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What Happened on July 16, 1917

Famous Deaths

  • (Ludwig) Philipp Scharwenka, German pianist, composer (Sakuntala; Album polonaise), and educator, dies at 70
Died in 1917 1917 Highlights

About July 16, 1917

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 107 years and 17 days
Leap Year: No

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