1917 in History

1917

Michalis Genitsaris, Greek singer-songwriter (died 2005)

Michalis Genitsaris, Greek singer-songwriter (died 2005)

1917

Lash LaRue, American actor and producer (died 1996)

Lash LaRue, American actor and producer (died 1996)

1917

Phaedon Gizikis, Greek general and politician, President of Greece (died 1999)

Phaedon Gizikis, Greek general and politician, President of Greece (died 1999)

1917

Katharine Graham, American publisher (died 2001)

Katharine Graham, American publisher (died 2001)

1917

Aurelio Lampredi, Italian automobile and aircraft engine designer (died 1989)

Aurelio Lampredi, Italian automobile and aircraft engine designer (died 1989)

1917

Irving Penn, American photographer (died 2009)

Irving Penn, American photographer (died 2009)

1917

Dufferin Roblin, Canadian politician, 14th Premier of Manitoba (died 2010)

Dufferin Roblin, Canadian politician, 14th Premier of Manitoba (died 2010)

1917

Richard Boone, American actor, singer, and director (died 1981)

Richard Boone, American actor, singer, and director (died 1981)

1917

Jack Karnehm, English snooker player and sportscaster (died 2002)

Jack Karnehm, English snooker player and sportscaster (died 2002)

1917

Erik Ortvad, Danish painter and illustrator (died 2008)

Erik Ortvad, Danish painter and illustrator (died 2008)

1917

Joshua Nkomo, Zimbabwean guerrilla leader and politician, Vice President of Zimbabwe (died 1999)

Joshua Nkomo, Zimbabwean guerrilla leader and politician, Vice President of Zimbabwe (died 1999)

1917

Helena Rasiowa, Austrian-Polish mathematician and academic (died 1994)

Helena Rasiowa, Austrian-Polish mathematician and academic (died 1994)