Famous Birthdays
Joan Fontaine (1917-2013)
British-American Academy Award-winning actress (Gunga Din; Ivanhoe; Rebecca), born in Tokyo, Japan
Famous Deaths
Bob Fitzsimmons (1863-1917)
English boxer (first 3-division world champion; Middleweight 1981-96, Light Heavyweight 1903, Heavyweight 1897-99), dies from pneumonia at 54
Died in 1917 1917 Highlights
About October 22, 1917
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 6 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
