Famous Birthdays
- Arthur Leavins, English violinist and concertmaster (Royal Philharmonic, BBC Concert Orchestra), born in Leicester, England (d. 1995)
Ben Enwonwu (1917-1994)
Nigerian painter (Portrait of Tutu), born in Onitsha, Nigeria
- Douglas Edwards, American newscaster (CBS Evening News, FYI), born in Alda, Oklahoma (d. 1990)
Famous Deaths
- Octave Lapize, French cyclist (Tour de France 1910), dies when shot down as WWI fighter pilot at 29
Died in 1917 1917 Highlights
About July 14, 1917
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 107 years and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer
