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)
Sinking of the SS Laurentic after hitting two German mines off the coast of northwest Ireland. Date: January 25, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 25 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today)
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)
Silvertown explosion: A blast at a munitions factory in London kills 73 and injures over 400. The resulting fire causes over £2,000,000 worth of damage. Date: January 19, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 19 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today)
The United States pays Denmark $25 million for the Virgin Islands. Date: January 17, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 17 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today)
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)
Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition: Seven survivors of the Ross Sea party are rescued after being stranded for several months. Date: January 10, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 10 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today)
World War I: The Battle of Rafa is fought near the Egyptian border with Palestine. Date: January 9, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 9 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today)