Born in 1917 (Taishō 6 / 大正6年)
Chinese Zodiac (12-year cycle): Snake — 巳 (み)
Sexagenary cycle (60-year): 丁巳
Events & Milestones This Year
- Coming of Age
- N/A
※ Yakudoshi uses 'counting age' (kazoedoshi): current year − birth year + 1
1917 Events
Politics & Economy
- Russian Revolution breaks out - February and October Revolutions toppled Romanov dynasty. Soviet government established
- Gold export prohibition - Wartime economic controls strengthened
- Government considers response to Siberian situation - Discussed response to Russian Revolution
Society & Lifestyle
- Rice prices soar - Inflation progressed amid wartime boom. Burdened common people’s lives
- Akutagawa Ryunosuke publishes “The Nose” - Praised by Natsume Soseki, established position in literary world
- Osaka municipal subway concept - Urban transportation modernization plans progressed
- Peak era of benshi (film narrators) - Profession of narrating silent films became popular
- Cafe culture flourishes - Cafes proliferated in Ginza and Shinjuku
Sports & Entertainment
- 3rd National Secondary School Baseball Tournament - Baseball fever continued to rise
- Takarazuka performs in Kobe - Expanded range of activities
- Japanese film grows as industry - Period dramas and shinpa (new school drama) became popular genres
- Grand champion Tachiyama retires from sumo - Powerhouse with 45 consecutive wins left the ring
- Record industry develops - Music business grew with spread of phonographs
School Enrollment & Graduation Chart
※ Adjust for gap years, repeating grades, or leave of absence
※ Those born Jan 1 - Apr 1 (early-born) enter school one year earlier