Date: June 23, 1917
Sir Robert Borden introduces the first income tax in Canada as a "temporary" measure (lowest bracket is 4% and highest is 25%). Date: July 25, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 25 π Events on this day in 1917 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1917Kingsland Munitions Factory…
World War I: The American entry into World War I begins when diplomatic relations with Germany are severed due to its unrestricted submarine warfare. Date: February 3, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 3 π Events on this day in 1917 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1917World…
World War I: Canadian forces successfully complete the taking of Vimy Ridge from the Germans. Date: April 12, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 12 π Events on this day in 1917 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1917Selective Service Act Passed, Enabling U.S. Conscription, May 18, 1917American…
World War I: Kaiser Wilhelm II orders the resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare. Date: January 31, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 31 π Events on this day in 1917 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1917Imperial War Graves Commission Established by Royal Charter, May 21, 1917World War…
World War I: The United States declares war on Germany. Date: April 6, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 6 π Events on this day in 1917 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1917Zimmermann Telegram Given to U.S. Ambassador Walter Hines Page, February 24, 1917World War I: Canadian…
Sinking of the SS Laurentic after hitting two German mines off the coast of northwest Ireland. Date: January 25, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 25 π Events on this day in 1917 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1917Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition Survivors Rescued, January 10, 1917American Expeditionary…