Page 2: Historical Events In 1917

Jan 28   On this day in history municipally owned streetcars take to the streets of San Francisco, California.   

Jan 29   In the year 1917 english submarine K13 leaves Gaire Loch   

Jan 29   Evelyn Baring earl Cromer, English consul-general in Egypt, dies at 75 in the year 1917.   

Jan 29   John Raitt, Santa Ana Calif, actor/singer (Chevy Show, Pajama Game) on this day in history.   

Jan 30   In the year 1917 1st jazz record recorded (Dark Town Strutters Ball)   

Jan 30   Paul Frère, Belgian racing driver and motorsport journalist d. 2008) in the year 1917.   

Jan 31   Germany notifies US that U-boats will attack neutral merchant ship in the year 1917.   

Feb 01   On this day in history admiral Tirpitz announces unlimited submarine war   

Feb 03   On this day in history the U.S. severs diplomatic relations with Germany, due to Germany's policy of unrestricted submarine warfare.   

Feb 03   On this day in history uS liner Housatonic sunk by German sub   

Feb 03   In the year 1917 uS liner Housatonic sunk by German sub & diplomatic relations severed   

Feb 04   On this day in history aga Yahya Khan, Pakistan military/politician   

Feb 04   Belgium Council of Flanders established in the year 1917.   

Feb 05   On this day in history congress overrides Wilson's veto, curtailing Asian immigration   

Feb 05   On this day in history mexican constitution proclaimed   

Feb 05   Mexico adopts it's constitution. The country now celebrates Constitution Day on February 5th to commemorate the event in the year 1917.   

Feb 05   Paul Rubens, composer, dies at 41 on this day in history.   

Feb 05   Zsa Zsa Gabor, [Zsa Sari], Budapest, actress (Queen of Outer Space) on this day in history.   

Feb 06   Arthur Gold, Toronto, Canada, pianist in the year 1917.   

Feb 06   Edouard A Drumont, French anti-semite journalist, dies at 72 on this day in history.   

Feb 07   In the year 1917 dick Emery, London England, actor (Yellow Submarine, Loot, Baby Love)   

Feb 09   Francis Allan, cricket bowler (lefty in 1879 Aust-Eng Test), dies on this day in history.   

Feb 10   Emile Pessard, composer, dies at 73 on this day in history.   

Feb 10   Johanna Westerdijk installed as Neth 1st female professor on this day in history.   

Feb 10   Johanna Westerdijk installed as Netherlands first female professor on this day in history.   

Feb 11   On this day in history richard Jock Kinneir, graphic designer   

Feb 12   In the year 1917 prime Minister Robert Laird Borden 1854-1937 arrives in London to sit as a member of the British [Imperial] War Cabinet   

Feb 13   Joel Angel, Russian musicologist/composer, dies at 48 on this day in history.   

Feb 13   In the year 1917 polly Rose, actress (Myrtle-Love That Jill)   

Feb 15   In the year 1917 charles A van Ophuysen, Dutch orientalist, dies at 60   

Feb 15   San Francisco Public Library (Main Branch at Civic center) dedicated on this day in history.   

Feb 15   SF Public Library (Main Branch at Civic center) dedicated in the year 1917.   

Feb 16   1st synagogue in 425 years opens in Madrid on this day in history.   

Feb 16   On this day in history first synagogue in 425 years opens in Madrid   

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Jan 01   Jule Gregory Charney, American meteorologist (d. 1981) was born in the year 1917.   

Jan 01   Albert Mol, Dutch actor (d. 2004) was born in the year 1917.   

Jan 02   Vera Zorina, German dancer (d. 2003) was born in the year 1917.   

Jan 03   Vernon Walters, NYC, US permanent rep to the UN was born on this day in history.   

Jan 03   In the year 1917 birth of roger W. Straus, Jr., American publisher (d. 2004)   

Jan 04   Maurice Wohl, English broker/multi-millionaire was born in the year 1917.   

Jan 05   On this day in history birth of reginald Smith Brindle, composer   

Jan 05   In the year 1917 birth of wieland Wagner, German opera director   

Jan 02   On this day in history edward B Tylor, English anthropologist, dies at 84   

Jan 06   On this day in history hendrik P G Quack, lawyer/economist (Bank of Neth), dies at 82   

Jan 10   On this day in history death of buffalo Bill Cody   

Jan 16   On this day in history death of george Dewey, U.S. admiral (b. 1837)   

Jan 17   Hendrik Goeman Borgesius, Dutch politician, dies at 70 in the year 1917.   

Jan 25   Edwin Tyler, cricketer (slow-lefty played once for England 1896), dies on this day in history.   

Jan 29   Evelyn Baring earl Cromer, English consul-general in Egypt, dies at 75 on this day in history.   

Feb 05   Paul Rubens, composer, dies at 41 on this day in history.