Historical Events
- De Kooy airport in Netherlands opens
- Yugoslavia proclaims itself a republic
Famous Birthdays
Rita Hayworth (1918-1987)
American actress (Gilda; Cover Girl; The Lady from Shanghai), born in NYC, New York
Famous Deaths
- Gordon White, cricketer (WW I Superb South African batsman 1905-12), dies
About October 17, 1918
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 11 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
