Historical Events
- Plymouth Theater opens at 236 W 45th St NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Ilona Ference, American actress (Quatermass II, Star of My Night), born in Bar Harbor, Maine (d. 1996)
- Thelonious Monk, American jazz pianist and composer ("Straight, No Chaser"; "'Round Midnight"; "Brilliant Corners"), born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina (d. 1982)
About October 10, 1917
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 6 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
