Date: January 19, 1917
The Imperial War Graves Commission is established through royal charter to mark, record, and maintain the graves and places of commemoration of the British Empire's military forces. Date: May 21, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 21 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More…
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 1917World War I: Baghdad Falls to Anglo-Indian Forces, March 11, 1917World…
The "Miracle of the Sun" is witnessed by an estimated 70,000 people in the Cova da Iria in Portugal. Date: October 13, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 13 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917Great Atlanta Fire Destroys 300 Acres,…
In a game against the Washington Senators, Boston Red Sox pitcher Ernie Shore retires 26 batters in a row after replacing Babe Ruth, who had been ejected for punching the umpire. Date: June 23, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 23 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On…
Tikhon is elected the Patriarch of Moscow and of the Russian Orthodox Church. Date: November 5, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 5 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917Jeannette Rankin Becomes First Female U.S. House Member March 4, 1917U.S. Congress…
The enactment of the Jones–Shafroth Act grants Puerto Ricans United States citizenship. Date: March 2, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 2 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917World War I: Battle of Broodseinde in Flanders October 4, 1917Selective Service Act…