U.S. Congress Passes Immigration Act of 1917 Over Wilson’s Veto, February 5, 1917

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 → 📅 Other events on…

World War I: The Allies reach the Yser Canal at the Battle of Passchendaele. Date: July 27, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 27 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917World War I Deadliest German Air Raid on London June 13,…

The Great Atlanta fire of 1917 causes $5.5 million in damages, destroying some 300 acres including 2,000 homes, businesses and churches, displacing about 10,000 people but leading to only one fatality (due to heart attack). Date: May 21, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 21 📅 Events on this day in…

The Russian Empire is formally replaced by the Russian Republic. Date: September 14, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 14 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917Tsar Nicholas II Abdicates, Ending Romanov Dynasty, March 15, 1917Finland Declares Supreme State Power and…

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…