What happened on Sunday July 01, 1917?

Here's what happened on July 01, 1917:

• East St. Louis Race Riot A devastating race riot erupted in East St. Louis, Illinois, resulting in a tragic loss of life with estimates ranging from 40 to 200 reported fatalities. This violent incident was part of the broader racial tensions and systemic racism prevalent in early 20th-century America, highlighting the deep-seated social conflicts of the era.
• Puyi's Brief Monarchical Restoration in Beijing Chinese General Zhang Xun staged a dramatic but short-lived coup, seizing control of Beijing and attempting to restore the monarchy by reinstalling Puyi, the last emperor of the Qing dynasty, to the imperial throne. However, the restoration was swiftly reversed within two weeks when Republican troops successfully regained control of the capital, marking a critical moment in China's transition from imperial rule to a republican system.
• Kerensky Offensive During World War I Russian General Aleksei Brusilov launched a significant military offensive, ordering the 7th, 8th, and 11th Russian Armies to attack an 18-mile (29 km) stretch of the Austro-Hungarian front in Galicia. This offensive was a critical military operation during World War I, representing Russia's continued military engagement despite internal political turmoil.
• Mount Wilson Observatory Advances Astronomy A significant astronomical milestone was achieved with the mounting of a 257-centimeter mirror at the Mount Wilson Observatory, representing a major technological advancement in telescope design and astronomical observation capabilities.
• Brooklyn Dodgers' First Sunday Game The Robins (later known as the Brooklyn Dodgers) played their first Sunday baseball game in Brooklyn, marking a notable moment in the team's early history and the evolving cultural acceptance of Sunday sporting events.
• Fred Toney's Pitching Achievement Cincinnati Reds pitcher Fred Toney completed doubleheader victories against the Pittsburgh Pirates, demonstrating exceptional athletic performance in professional baseball.

Events in 1917

July 01, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 01, 1917

Newspapers from Jul. 01, 1917

July 01, 1917 was a Sunday and it was the 182nd day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 01, 1917 can also be written as 7/1/1917 in the US and as 1/7/1917 in UK and Europe.

July 01, 1917 in July 1917 calendar

Famous people born on July 01, 1917:

• Lena Horne

  Legendary African American singer, actress, and civil rights activist who broke racial barriers in entertainment.

• Susan Hayward

  Academy Award-winning actress known for her powerful performances in dramatic films during the 1940s and 1950s.

• Humphry Osmond

  Renowned English-American psychiatrist known for his groundbreaking research in psychedelic medicine and his work on schizophrenia.

• Álvaro Domecq y Díez

  Prominent Spanish military pilot and bullfighting patriarch who significantly contributed to Spanish equestrian bullfighting tradition.

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on July 1st

Famous people died on July 01, 1917:

• Achille Tominetti

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on July 1st

July 01, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 01, 1917 was M-I-S-S-I-S-S-I-P-P-I by Anna Wheaton, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

1. Anna Wheaton - M-I-S-S-I-S-S-I-P-P-I
2. Prince's Orchestra - American Republic March
3. Byron G. Harlan - With His Hands in His Pockets and His Pockets in His Pants

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 1st is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 01, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 01, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 01, 1917 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 01, 1917 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on July 01, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 04:33 pm and setting at 01:54 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 05, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Jul 04, 1917.

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Your place in the Universe on July 01, 1917

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Someone born on July 01, 1917 is:

107 years 10 months old,

or 1294 months and 13 days old,

or 5628 weeks and 3 days old,

or 39399 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 01, 1917?

There are 48 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 01, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on July 01, 1917.

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