Historical Events
- Telephone Co runs 1st advertisement for Army operators, receives 7,000 applicants
Famous Birthdays
- Kamal Ranadive (née Samarth), Indian cancer researcher (Indian Women Scientists' Association; Indian Cancer Research Centre), born in Poona, Bombay presidency, British India (d. 2001)
Famous Deaths
- Colyn Blythe, English cricketer (2509 F-C wickets), dies at 38 fighting during WW I
Died in 1917 1917 Highlights
About November 8, 1917
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 5 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio
