Historical Events
- Frank Little, IWW organizer, lynched in Butte, Montana
Famous Birthdays
- Benjamin Roberts, British industrial relations expert (London School of Economics), born in Leeds, England (d. 2011)
Famous Deaths
- Frank Little, American labor organizer (lynched) (b. 1879)
Died in 1917 1917 Highlights
About August 1, 1917
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
