Historical Events
Sinking of USS Housatonic
US ocean liner Housatonic is sunk by a German submarine, on the same day that US President Woodrow Wilson breaks off diplomatic relations with Germany
1917 Highlights
About February 3, 1917
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 2 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius