Historical Events
- 1st NHL defensemen to score a goal: Toronto Maple Leaf Harry Cameron
- US Federal government took over operation of American railroads for duration of WW I
Famous Birthdays
- Rose Mary Woods, American secretary to Richard Nixon (claimed to have erased part of Watergate tapes by accident), born in Sebring, Ohio (d. 2005)
Famous Deaths
- Judith Gautier, French poetess, novelist (Le Dragon Impérial) and daughter of Theophile Gautier, dies at 71
Died in 1917 1917 Highlights
About December 26, 1917
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 4 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
