What Happened on August 25, 1917

Historical Events

  • US National Championship Men's Tennis, Forest Hills, NY: Robert Lindley Murray beats Nathaniel W. Niles 5-7, 8-6, 6-3, 6-3 for first of 2 straight US singles titles

Famous Birthdays

  • Alice Stoll, American research physiologist and pioneer in aerospace medicine (fire-resistant fabrics), born in Long Island, New York (d. 2014) [1]
  • Mel Ferrer, American actor (Longest Day, Eaten Alive, 5th Floor), born in Elberon, New Jersey (d. 2008)
Born in 1917
1917 Highlights

About August 25, 1917

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 7 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo