Date: June 11, 1917
World War I: The American Expeditionary Forces begin to arrive in France. They will first enter combat in the Battle of Hamel on July 4. Date: June 26, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 26 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…
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 1917Jones–Shafroth Act…
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) More events from 1917World War I: United States Declares War on Germany, April 6, 1917American Expeditionary Forces…
Three children report the first apparition of Our Lady of Fátima in Fátima, Portugal. Date: May 13, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 13 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917Zhang Xun Seizes Beijing, Restores Qing Monarchy, July 1, 1917American Entry…
Chinese General Zhang Xun seizes control of Beijing and restores the monarchy, installing Puyi, last emperor of the Qing dynasty, to the throne. The restoration is reversed just shy of two weeks later, when Republican troops regain control of the capital. Date: July 1, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July…
World War I: The United States declares war on Germany. Date: April 6, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 6 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917Corfu Declaration Signed, Paving Way for Yugoslavia July 20, 1917Jeannette Rankin Becomes First Female U.S….