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   On this day in history evelyn Baring earl Cromer, English consul-general in Egypt, dies at 75   

Jan 29   John Raitt, Santa Ana Calif, actor/singer (Chevy Show, Pajama Game) in the year 1917.   

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

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

Jan 31   In the year 1917 germany notifies US that U-boats will attack neutral merchant ship   

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

Feb 03   The U.S. severs diplomatic relations with Germany, due to Germany's policy of unrestricted submarine warfare in the year 1917.   

Feb 03   In the year 1917 uS liner Housatonic sunk by German sub   

Feb 03   US liner Housatonic sunk by German sub & diplomatic relations severed in the year 1917.   

Feb 04   In the year 1917 aga Yahya Khan, Pakistan military/politician   

Feb 04   Belgium Council of Flanders established on this day in history.   

Feb 05   In the year 1917 congress overrides Wilson's veto, curtailing Asian immigration   

Feb 05   Mexican constitution proclaimed on this day in history.   

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

Feb 05   On this day in history paul Rubens, composer, dies at 41   

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

Feb 06   In the year 1917 arthur Gold, Toronto, Canada, pianist   

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

Feb 07   On this day in history dick Emery, London England, actor (Yellow Submarine, Loot, Baby Love)   

Feb 09   On this day in history francis Allan, cricket bowler (lefty in 1879 Aust-Eng Test), dies   

Feb 10   Emile Pessard, composer, dies at 73 in the year 1917.   

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

Feb 10   In the year 1917 johanna Westerdijk installed as Netherlands first female professor   

Feb 11   Richard Jock Kinneir, graphic designer in the year 1917.   

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 in the year 1917.   

Feb 13   On this day in history polly Rose, actress (Myrtle-Love That Jill)   

Feb 15   Charles A van Ophuysen, Dutch orientalist, dies at 60 in the year 1917.   

Feb 15   On this day in history san Francisco Public Library (Main Branch at Civic center) dedicated   

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

Feb 16   In the year 1917 1st synagogue in 425 years opens in Madrid   

Feb 16   First synagogue in 425 years opens in Madrid in the year 1917.   

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Jan 01   On this day in history birth of jule Gregory Charney, American meteorologist (d. 1981)   

Jan 01   Albert Mol, Dutch actor (d. 2004) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 02   On this day in history birth of vera Zorina, German dancer (d. 2003)   

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of vernon Walters, NYC, US permanent rep to the UN   

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 on this day in history.   

Jan 05   Reginald Smith Brindle, composer was born in the year 1917.   

Jan 05   Wieland Wagner, German opera director was born on this day in history.   

Jan 02   Edward B Tylor, English anthropologist, dies at 84 on this day in history.   

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

Jan 10   Buffalo Bill Cody died in the year 1917.   

Jan 16   George Dewey, U.S. admiral (b. 1837) died in the year 1917.   

Jan 17   In the year 1917 hendrik Goeman Borgesius, Dutch politician, dies at 70   

Jan 25   In the year 1917 edwin Tyler, cricketer (slow-lefty played once for England 1896), dies   

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

Feb 05   In the year 1917 paul Rubens, composer, dies at 41