Historical Events
1st Woman in US House
Jeannette Rankin (Rep-R-Montana) begins her term as 1st woman member of US House of Reps
Wilson Asks for War
US President Woodrow Wilson asks Congress to declare war against Germany
Famous Birthdays
- Lou Monte [Scaglione], Italian-American novelty song singer-songwriter (Peppino the Italian Mouse; Dominick the Donkey), born in Manhattan, New York (d. 1989)
- Robert "Dabbs" Greer, American actor (Gunsmoke, The Green Mile, Little House on Prairie), born in Fairview, Missouri (d. 2007)
Famous Deaths
- Bryn Lewis, Welsh rugby union winger (2 caps; Newport, Cambridge University), dies on active duty in WWI at 26
Died in 1917 1917 Highlights
About April 2, 1917
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 107 years and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries
