Historical Events
Event of Interest
Balfour Declaration proclaims support for a Jewish state in Palestine
- In WWI the 1st US soldiers are killed in combat: James Gresham, Thomas Enright and Merle Hay
- Lansing-Ishii Agreement; US recognizes Japan's privileges in China
Famous Birthdays
- Durward Knowles, Bahamas yachtsman (Olympic gold, Star class 1968), born in Nassau, Bahamas (d. 2018)
About November 2, 1917
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 5 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio
