Famous Birthdays
- Leon Janney (Ramon), American actor (Charly, Stolen Paradise, Hawk), born in Ogden, Utah (d. 1980)
Famous Deaths
Scott Joplin (1868-1917)
American ragtime composer (The Entertainer, Maple Leaf Rag), dies at 48
Died in 1917 1917 Highlights
About April 1, 1917
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 107 years and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries
