What Happened on October 4, 1917

Historical Events

  • British assault on Broodseinde, France

Famous Birthdays

  • Albert de Klerk, Dutch organist, composer, and conductor, born in Haarlem, Netherlands (d. 1998)
  • Marv Harshman, American College/Basketball HOF coach (Pacific Lutheran, Washington State Uni, Uni of Washington; Pac-10 Coach of the Year 1982, 84), born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin (d. 2013)

About October 4, 1917

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 6 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

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