Historical Events
- American men begin registering for the draft
- Laura E. Richards and Maud Howe Elliott awarded 1st Pulitzer Prize for Biography (Julia Ward Howe), the story of the authors. mother
Most Excellent Order
Most Excellent Order of British Empire inaugurated by King George V to recognise the efforts of his people in WWI
Famous Birthdays
- Allen Greenwood, British aeronautical engineer and aerospace executive, born in 38 Court Yard, Eltham, London (d. 2009)
- Charles Collingwood, American news commentator (CBS, Chronicles), born in Three Rivers, Michigan (d. 1985)
- Howard Metzenbaum, American businessman and politician (U.S. Senator from Ohio), born in Cleveland, Ohio (d. 2008)
- Robert Merrill [Moishe Miller], American operatic baritone (NY Metropolitan Opera, 1945-76), and actor, born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 2004)
About June 4, 1917
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 10 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
