Date: November 13, 1917
World War I: German forces defeat Portuguese army of about 1,200 at Negomano on the border of modern-day Mozambique and Tanzania. Date: November 25, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 25 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917Ernie Shore Retires 26…
World War I: Russia launches an offensive against Austria-Hungary to capture Galicia, its final offensive of the war. Date: July 1, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 1 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917US Purchases Virgin Islands from Denmark for…
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 1917Great Atlanta Fire Destroys 300 Acres, $5.5M Damage, May 21, 1917Selective Service…
World War I: The Battle of Polygon Wood begins. Date: September 26, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 26 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917China Declares War on Central Powers, August 14, 1917World War I Battle of Cambrai Begins, British…
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 1917Danish West Indies Become American Possessions, March 31, 1917World…
Old Style date of the October Revolution in Russia. Date: October 25, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 25 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917World War I: Russia-Central Powers Armistice Signed December 15, 1917Battle of Beersheba: Last Successful Cavalry Charge…