Historical Events
Ruth Leads Victory
In a testament to his pitching ability, future Baseball Hall of Fame slugger Babe Ruth leads Boston Red Sox to a 1-0 victory against Washington Senators legend Walter Johnson
Famous Birthdays
- David Tomlinson, British actor (Mary Poppins, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Helter Skelter), born in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England (d. 2000)
- William Geoffrey Biddle, English bomb disposal expert, born in Bromley, Kent, England (d. 1997)
About May 7, 1917
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 11 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
