Deaths on December 3

Harold Garnett

Died on December 3, 1917

Harold Garnett, English-French cricketer (b. 1879)

Harold Gwyer Garnett (19 November 1879 – 3 December 1917) was an English-born first-class cricketer who played for Lancashire and Argentina. He was killed during World War I in the fighting at Cambrai, France. A wicketkeeper, in 152 first-class games he scored 5798 runs and made 203 dismissals.

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Events on 1917

22 Jan

Woodrow Wilson
World War I: President Woodrow Wilson of the still-neutral United States calls for "peace without victory" in Europe.
15 Mar

Nicholas II of Russia
Tsar Nicholas II of Russia abdicates the Russian throne ending the 304-year Romanov dynasty.
2 Apr

Woodrow Wilson
World War I: United States President Woodrow Wilson asks the U.S. Congress for a declaration of war on Germany.
5 Jun

Conscription
World War I: Conscription begins in the United States as "Army registration day".
27 Jul

Battle of Passchendaele
The Allies reach the Yser Canal at the Battle of Passchendaele.

Deaths on December 3

Harold Garnett

Died on December 3, 1917

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