World War I Battle of Mărășești Begins, August 6, 1917

World War I: Arabian troops led by T. E. Lawrence ("Lawrence of Arabia") and Auda ibu Tayi capture Aqaba from the Ottoman Empire during the Arab Revolt. Date: July 6, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 6 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More…

World War I: Russia launches an offensive against Austria-Hungary to capture Galicia, its final offensive of the war. Date: July 1, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 1 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917First Pulitzer Prizes Awarded for Biography, History,…

World War I: First Battle of Gaza: British troops are halted after 17,000 Turks block their advance. Date: March 26, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 26 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917Silent Parade Anti-Lynching Protest in New York City,…

The Congress of the United States passes the Immigration Act of 1917 over President Woodrow Wilson's veto. Date: February 5, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 5 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917Mexico Adopts Current Constitution, Federal Republic Established February…

American entry into World War I: President Wilson asks the U.S. Congress for a declaration of war on Germany. Date: April 2, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 2 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917Lenin Returns to Petrograd, Russian Revolution…