First Council of People’s Commissars Formed by Lenin, Trotsky, Stalin – November 8, 1917
Date: November 8, 1917
Date: November 8, 1917
Pope Benedict XV promulgates the 1917 Code of Canon Law, the first comprehensive codification of Catholic canon law in the legal history of the Catholic Church. Date: May 27, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 27 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…
The Kingsland munitions factory explosion occurs, possibly as a result of German sabotage. Date: January 11, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 11 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917Pope Benedict XV Promulgates First Catholic Canon Law Code, May 27, 1917Corfu…
The Imperial War Graves Commission is established through royal charter to mark, record, and maintain the graves and places of commemoration of the British Empire's military forces. Date: May 21, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 21 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More…
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 → 📅 Other events on April 9 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917American Entry into World War…
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 → 📅 Other events on January 22 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917First Demonstrations in Saint…
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 → 📅 Other events on February 5 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917Tikhon Elected Patriarch of…