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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 โ ๐ Other events on July 25 ๐ Events on this day in 1917 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1917Imperial War Graves…
The first Council of People's Commissars is formed, including Vladimir Lenin, Leon Trotsky and Joseph Stalin. Date: November 8, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on November 8 ๐ Events on this day in 1917 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1917American Expeditionary Forces Arrive in France, June 26, 1917Estonian…
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 โ ๐ Other events on January 10 ๐ Events on this day in 1917 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1917American Expeditionary Forces Arrive in France, June…
World War I: The U.S. ambassador Walter Hines Page to the United Kingdom is given the Zimmermann Telegram, in which Germany pledges to ensure the return of New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona to Mexico if Mexico declares war on the United States. Date: February 24, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on…
World War I: The Kingdom of Romania signs the Armistice of Focศani with the Central Powers. Date: December 9, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on December 9 ๐ Events on this day in 1917 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1917Congress Passes Immigration Act Over Wilson Veto, February 5,…
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 โ ๐ Other events on July 28 ๐ Events on this day in 1917 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1917Imperial War…