What Happened on September 25, 1917

Famous Birthdays

  • Johnny Sain, American baseball player, born in Havana, Arkansas (d. 2006)

Phil Rizzuto (1917-2007)

American Baseball HOF shortstop (5 x MLB All-Star; 7 x World Series; AL MVP 1950; NY Yankees) and broadcaster (WCBS radio, WPIX-TV), born in Brooklyn, New York


Famous Deaths

  • Thomas Ashe, Irish revolutionary who fought in the Easter Rising, dies after being badly treated during a hunger strike in prison at 32
Died in 1917 1917 Highlights

About September 25, 1917

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 7 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

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