Historical Events
Theater Premiere
Eugene O'Neill's play "In the Zone" premieres in NYC
- World War I: Battle of Beersheba in southern Palestine - "last successful cavalry charge in history" performed by the 4th Australian Light Horse
Famous Birthdays
- Erik Routley, British Congregational minister, composer and musicologist, born in England (d. 1982)
- William H. McNeill, Canadian-born historian (Rise of the West), born in Vancouver, British Columbia (d. 2016)
Famous Deaths
- Tibby Cotter, Australian cricket fast bowler and soldier (21 Tests, 49 wickets), dies in world's last successful cavalry charge, 4th Light Horse Brigade at Beersheba at 33
About October 31, 1917
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 7 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio
