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What Happened on September 6, 1917

Historical Events

  • French pilot Georges Guynemer shoots down 54th German aircraft

Famous Birthdays

  • George Mann, English cricketer, born in Byfleet, Surrey, England (d. 2001)
  • Philipp von Boeselager, German Wehrmacht officer, failed assassin of Adolf Hitler, born in Bonn, Germany (d. 2008)

About September 6, 1917

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 10 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

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