Kaiser Wilhelm II Resumes Unrestricted Submarine Warfare, January 31, 1917

World War I: beginning of the First Battle of Monte Grappa (in Italy known as the "First Battle of the Piave"). The Austro-Hungarian Armed Forces, despite help from the German Alpenkorps and numerical superiority, will fail their offensive against the Italian Army now led by its new chief of staff Armando Diaz. Date: November 13,…

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 1917Silent Parade Anti-Lynching Protest…

World War I: Kaiser Wilhelm II orders the resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare. Date: January 31, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 31 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917U.S. Senate Adopts Cloture Rule to Limit Filibusters, March 8, 1917SS Laurentic…

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 1917Jones–Shafroth Act Grants Puerto Ricans…

American entry into World War I: President Wilson asks the U.S. Congress for a declaration of war on Germany. Date: April 2, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 2 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917Silent Parade Anti-Lynching Protest in New…

World War I: An armistice between Russia and the Central Powers is signed. Date: December 15, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 15 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917Congress Passes Immigration Act Over Wilson Veto, February 5, 1917U.S. Congress Passes…