What happened on Friday August 03, 1917?

Here's what happened on August 03, 1917:

• Battle of Mărăști in World War I During World War I, Russian and Romanian allied forces executed a strategic offensive, breaking through a 30-kilometer stretch of German defensive lines in eastern Romania. The forces advanced 20 kilometers into German-held territory, demonstrating significant military coordination and tactical success.
• Green Corn Rebellion in Oklahoma A significant anti-draft protest occurred when approximately 800-1,000 farmers confronted an armed posse along the Canadian River. This event was part of a larger resistance movement against World War I conscription, particularly among rural and indigenous communities in Oklahoma.
• New York Guard Established The New York Guard, a state defense force, was officially founded to support state military readiness during World War I. This organization would serve as an auxiliary to the National Guard, providing additional defense capabilities for New York State.
• HMHS Letitia Maritime Incident The British hospital ship HMHS Letitia ran aground and sank off the coast of Nova Scotia while en route from Liverpool to Halifax. Despite the maritime disaster, only one fatality was reported, with the remainder of the crew successfully rescued.
• Japanese Navy Cruiser Otowa Sinking The Japanese navy cruiser Otowa ran aground near Daiō, Mie, Japan. The vessel was unable to be salvaged and sank ten days after the initial grounding, representing a significant maritime loss for the Japanese naval fleet.

Events in 1917

August 03, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 03, 1917

Newspapers from Aug. 03, 1917

August 03, 1917 was a Friday and it was the 215th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 03, 1917 can also be written as 8/3/1917 in the US and as 3/8/1917 in UK and Europe.

August 03, 1917 in August 1917 calendar

Famous people born on August 03, 1917:

• Antonio Lauro

  Renowned Venezuelan classical guitarist and composer who significantly contributed to South American guitar music in the 20th century.

• Les Elgart

  Prominent American big band leader and trumpet player who was influential in the swing and dance band era of the mid-20th century.

• Charlie Shavers

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on August 3rd

Famous people died on August 03, 1917:

• Ferdinand Georg Frobenius

  German mathematician and academic (b. 1849).

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on August 3rd

August 03, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 03, 1917 was Hong Kong by Peerless Quartet, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. Peerless Quartet - Hong Kong
2. Henry Burr - Your Eyes, Your Lips, Your Heart

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 3rd is Leo.

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

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August 03, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 03, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 03, 1917 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 03, 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 August 03, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 07:20 pm and setting at 06:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 04, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Sep 01, 1917.

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Your place in the Universe on August 03, 1917

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Someone born on August 03, 1917 is:

107 years 9 months old,

or 1293 months and 11 days old,

or 5623 weeks and 5 days old,

or 39366 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 03, 1917?

There are 81 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 3rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 03, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 03, 1917.

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