Date: June 4, 1917
World War I: Greece joins the Allied powers. Date: June 28, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 28 π Events on this day in 1917 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1917World War I: Russiaβs Final Galicia Offensive Against Austria-Hungary July 1, 1917World War I: United States Declares…
Chinese General Zhang Xun seizes control of Beijing and restores the monarchy, installing Puyi, last emperor of the Qing dynasty, to the throne. The restoration is reversed just shy of two weeks later, when Republican troops regain control of the capital. Date: July 1, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July…
The current constitution of Mexico is adopted, establishing a federal republic with powers separated into independent executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Date: February 5, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 5 π Events on this day in 1917 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1917Kaiser Wilhelm II Orders…
Silvertown explosion: A blast at a munitions factory in London kills 73 and injures over 400. The resulting fire causes over Β£2,000,000 worth of damage. Date: January 19, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 19 π Events on this day in 1917 π On This Day (Today) More events from…
World War I: The Battle of Arras: The battle begins with Canadian Corps executing a massive assault on Vimy Ridge. Date: April 9, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 9 π Events on this day in 1917 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1917Danish West Indies Become U.S….
American entry into World War I: President Woodrow Wilson of the still-neutral United States calls for "peace without victory" in Europe. Date: January 22, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 22 π Events on this day in 1917 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1917Corfu Declaration Signed, Paving…