World War I Conscription Begins in United States, June 5, 1917

World War I: The Battle of Arras: The battle begins with Canadian Corps executing a massive assault on Vimy Ridge. Date: April 9, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 9 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917Silvertown Munitions Factory Explosion Kills…

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…

Cheka, the first Soviet secret police force, is founded. Date: December 20, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 20 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917National Hockey League Forms with Original Teams – November 26, 1917World War I: Canadian Forces Capture…

World War I: The Battle of Rafa is fought near the Egyptian border with Palestine. Date: January 9, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 9 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917P. E. Svinhufvud Becomes Finland’s First Prime Minister, November 27,…

World War I: The First Battle of Passchendaele takes place resulting in the largest single-day loss of life in New Zealand history. Date: October 12, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 12 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1917World War I:…

Silvertown explosion: A blast at a munitions factory in London kills 73 and injures over 400. The resulting fire causes over £2,000,000 worth of damage. Date: January 19, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 19 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…