Famous Birthdays
- Ian Johnson, Australian cricket spin bowler and captain (45 Tests; 109 wickets), born in North Melbourne, Victoria (d. 1998)
- Rufo I Wever, Aruban pianist and composer (Ca'i Organ), born in Oranjestad, Aruba (d. 1977)
Famous Deaths
- Arthur Matthew Weld Downing, British mathematician and astronomer, dies at 67
- Mendele Moykher Sforim [Sholem Abramovich], Lithuanian-Jewish writer (Dos Vinshfingeril (The Wishing Ring)), dies at 81
Died in 1917 1917 Highlights
About December 8, 1917
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 4 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Sagittarius
