Famous Birthdays
- Arthur Leavins, English violinist and concertmaster (Royal Philharmonic, BBC Concert Orchestra), born in Leicester, England (d. 1995)
Ben Enwonwu (1917-1994)
Nigerian painter (Portrait of Tutu), born in Onitsha, Nigeria
- Douglas Edwards, American newscaster (CBS Evening News, FYI), born in Alda, Oklahoma (d. 1990)
Famous Deaths
- Octave Lapize, French cyclist (Tour de France 1910), dies when shot down as WWI fighter pilot at 29
Died in 1917 1917 Highlights
About July 14, 1917
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 9 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer
