Selective Service Act Passed, Enabling U.S. Conscription, May 18, 1917

World War I: Mesopotamian campaign: Baghdad falls to Anglo-Indian forces commanded by General Frederick Stanley Maude. Date: March 11, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 11 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917World War I Deadliest German Air Raid on London…

World War I: The Battle of Passchendaele begins near Ypres in West Flanders, Belgium. Date: July 31, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 31 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917First Apparition of Our Lady of Fátima Reported by Children, May…

World War I: The American entry into World War I begins when diplomatic relations with Germany are severed due to its unrestricted submarine warfare. Date: February 3, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 3 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917World…

Jeannette Rankin of Montana becomes the first female member of the United States House of Representatives. Date: March 4, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 4 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917National Hockey League Forms with Original Teams – November…

Silvertown explosion: A blast at a munitions factory in London kills 73 and injures over 400. The resulting fire causes over £2,000,000 worth of damage. Date: January 19, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 19 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…