Famous Birthdays
- Kirk Kerkorian, American CEO and "father of the mega-resort" (MGM, UA), born in Fresno, California (d. 2015)
- Prior Jones, West Indian cricket fast bowler (9 Tests, 25 wickets; Trinidad), born in Princes Town, Trinidad (d. 1991)
Famous Deaths
- Iacob Mureșianu, Romanian composer, dies at 59
1917 Highlights
About June 6, 1917
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 10 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
