Brazil Declares War on Central Powers – October 26, 1917

World War I: The Allies reach the Yser Canal at the Battle of Passchendaele. Date: July 27, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 27 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917Finnish Senate Proposes Republic Government, Declares Independence December 4, 1917Silent Sentinels…

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 1917Silvertown Munitions Factory Explosion Kills 73, Injures 400 January…

The enactment of the Jones–Shafroth Act grants Puerto Ricans United States citizenship. Date: March 2, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 2 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917Corfu Declaration Signed, Paving Way for Yugoslavia July 20, 1917World War I: Russia-Central…

First demonstrations in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The beginning of the February Revolution (March 8 in the Gregorian calendar). Date: February 23, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 23 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917Allenby Captures Jerusalem from Ottoman Empire, December…

Anti-lynching movement: The Silent Parade takes place in New York City, in protest against murders, lynchings, and other violence directed towards African Americans. Date: July 28, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 28 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917Pope Benedict…

World War I: Canadian forces successfully complete the taking of Vimy Ridge from the Germans. Date: April 12, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 12 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917Allies Reach Yser Canal at Passchendaele Battle, July 27, 1917World…