The United States pays Denmark $25 million for the Virgin Islands. Date: January 17, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 17 π Events on this day in 1917 π 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 β π Other events on January 11 π Events on this day in 1917 π 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 β π Other events on January 10 π Events on this day in 1917 π 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 β π Other events on January 9 π Events on this day in 1917 π On This Day (Today)
Cheka, the first Soviet secret police force, is founded. Date: December 20, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 20 π Events on this day in 1917 π On This Day (Today)
The resolution containing the language of the Eighteenth Amendment to enact Prohibition is passed by the United States Congress. Date: December 18, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 18 π Events on this day in 1917 π On This Day (Today)
World War I: An armistice between Russia and the Central Powers is signed. Date: December 15, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 15 π Events on this day in 1917 π On This Day (Today)
Father Edward J. Flanagan founds Boys Town as a farm village for wayward boys. Date: December 12, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 12 π Events on this day in 1917 π On This Day (Today)
World War I: British General Edmund Allenby enters Jerusalem on foot and declares martial law. Date: December 11, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 11 π Events on this day in 1917 π On This Day (Today)
World War I: The Kingdom of Romania signs the Armistice of FocΘani with the Central Powers. Date: December 9, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 9 π Events on this day in 1917 π On This Day (Today)