What happened on 7 December 1917?

Discover what happened on 7 December 1917 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Deaths

  • Maximilian Vogel von Falckenstein (German general (1839-1917))
  • Paul Vial (French missionary (1855-1917))
  • Ludwig Minkus (Austrian composer and violinist (1826–1917))
  • Pasquale Villari (Italian historian and politician (1827-1917))
  • Léon Benett (French painter and illustrator (1839–1916))
  • Ann Eliza Young (Early Mormon (1844–1917))
  • Giovanni Cena (Italian poet and writer (1870-1917))
  • James Tolmie (Canadian politician (1855–1917))
  • Szymon Grycendler
  • Joaquim Monteiro de Carvalho e Silva (Brazilian politician (1855-1917))
  • Theodore C. Pilcher (Member of the Senate of Virginia)
  • Ewing Matheson (American mechanical engineer)
  • Jean-Marie Le Mercier (French priest & writer (1833-1917))
  • Luise Hummel (Austrian teacher)
  • Enrico Morelli (Italian politician)
  • Lord Edward Seymour ((1879-1917))
  • Edgar Gustav Quintal ((1897-1917))
  • Mabel Frances Hamilton ((1870-1917))
  • Robert Peel ((1866-1917))
  • Jakub Janda
  • Arthur Burdett Frost, Jr. (American artist (1887-1917))