Historical Events
- 1st successful tank use in battle, at the Battle of Cambrai in World War I as Britain uses the new technology to break through German lines
- Ukrainian Republic declared
Famous Birthdays
Bobby Locke (1917-1987)
South African golfer (British Open 1949-50, 52, 57), born in Germiston, South Africa
- Max Georg Baumann, German composer (Libertas Cruciata), born in Kronbacher, Germany (d. 1999)
- Pam Henning [Cornelia Catharina Pamela Ingenegeren], Indonesian-Dutch cabaret dancer and actress, born in Batavia, Dutch East Indies (d. 2008)
- Ram Gopal, Indian-English dancer (Blue Peter, Purple Plain), born in Bangalore, India (d. 2003)
- Robert Byrd, US Senator (Democrat-WV, 1959-2010), majority leader and once the longest-serving Senator in history, born in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina (d. 2010)
Famous Deaths
- Alfredo Napoleão dos Santos, Portuguese pianist, and composer, dies at 65
1917 Highlights
About November 20, 1917
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 4 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio
