What happened on Saturday August 04, 1917?

Here's what happened on August 04, 1917:

• German Invasion of Belgium in World War I As part of the Schlieffen Plan, German forces invaded Belgium to strategically outflank the French army, a critical military maneuver that significantly escalated tensions in World War I and drew multiple European powers into the conflict.
• Austria-Hungary Declares War on Russia In a significant escalation of World War I, Austria-Hungary officially declared war on Russia, further expanding the complex web of international military alliances and tensions in Europe.
• Serbia Declares War on Germany The Kingdom of Serbia formally declared war on Germany, continuing its involvement in the broader conflict of World War I and demonstrating the interconnected nature of European military commitments.
• Pravda Calls for Radical Revolutionary Action The Bolshevik newspaper Pravda published an inflammatory editorial advocating for the elimination of perceived class enemies, specifically targeting capitalists, religious leaders, and military officers during the tumultuous period of the Russian Revolution.
• Spain Maintains Neutrality in World War I Spain officially proclaimed its strictest neutrality during World War I, choosing to remain uninvolved in the widespread European conflict despite significant international pressures.

Events in 1917

August 04, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 04, 1917

Newspapers from Aug. 04, 1917

August 04, 1917 was a Saturday and it was the 216th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 1917 can also be written as 8/4/1917 in the US and as 4/8/1917 in UK and Europe.

August 04, 1917 in August 1917 calendar

Famous people born on August 04, 1917:

• Violette Naville-Morin

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on August 4th

Famous people died on August 04, 1917:

• Cesare Francesco Ricotti-Magnani
• Kristian Birch-Reichenwald Aars
• Noel Godfrey Chavasse
• Paul Porel

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on August 4th

August 04, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 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 4th 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 04, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 04, 1917 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 04, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 07:51 pm and setting at 07:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 03, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Sep 01, 1917.

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Your place in the Universe on August 04, 1917

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Someone born on August 04, 1917 is:

107 years 9 months old,

or 1293 months and 10 days old,

or 5623 weeks and 4 days old,

or 39365 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 04, 1917?

There are 82 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 04, 1917.

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