Famous Birthdays
- Franz Alphons Wolpert, German composer, born in Wiesentheid, Germany (d. 1978)
Famous Deaths
- Harry Trott, cricketer (Aust capt played 24 Tests 1888-1898), dies
1917 Highlights
About October 11, 1917
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 103 years, 4 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra