Famous Birthdays
- Leonardo Cimino, Italian-American actor (The Monster Squad, V, Dune, Waterworld, Hudson Hawk), born in Manhattan, New York (d. 2012)
Famous Deaths
- Chocolat [Rafael Padilla], Afro-Cuban clown, dies at 52
1917 Highlights
About November 4, 1917
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 9 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio