What Happened on April 25, 1917

Famous Birthdays

Ella Fitzgerald (1917-1996)

American jazz, swing, pop, and blues singer, known as "The First Lady of Song" (Verve "Songbook" series), born in Newport News, Virginia [1]

  • Red Flaherty, American baseball umpire (World Series 1955, 58, 65, 70; MLB All Star games 1956, 61, 69), born in Maynard, Massachusetts (d. 1999)
Born in 1917
1917 Highlights

About April 25, 1917

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 11 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

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