Historical Events
Event of Interest
First units of the American Expeditionary Force, commanded by General John J. Pershing, is ordered to France
John J. Pershing
- Satie, Massine and Picasso's ballet "Parade" premieres in Paris
- US Congress passes Selective Service Act, authorizing the federal government to raise a national army for the American entry into World War I through compulsory enlistment
Famous Birthdays
- Charles Wintour, English journalist (The Evening Standard), born in Dorset, England (d. 1999)
- James Donald, Scottish actor (Bridge on River Kwai, Vikings, In Which We Serve, Way Ahead), born in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (d. 1993)