Historical Events
- French pilot Georges Guynemer shoots down 54th German aircraft
Famous Birthdays
- George Mann, English cricketer, born in Byfleet, Surrey, England (d. 2001)
- Philipp von Boeselager, German Wehrmacht officer, failed assassin of Adolf Hitler, born in Bonn, Germany (d. 2008)
1917 Highlights
About September 6, 1917
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 106 years and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo
