Famous Birthdays
- Jón Thórarinsson, Icelandic composer and musicologist, born in Gilsárteigur, Iceland (d. 2012)
- Robert Ward, American composer (Pantaloon), born in Cleveland, Ohio (d. 2013)
1917 Highlights
About September 13, 1917
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 4 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo