What happened on Thursday January 04, 1917?

Here's what happened on January 04, 1917:

• Battle of Behobeho: Death of Captain Frederick Selous During World War I's East African Campaign, a significant engagement occurred on the Rufiji River in German East Africa (modern-day Tanzania). A British colonial unit led by Captain Frederick Selous encountered a German column. In the intense firefight, Selous was fatally shot by a German sniper, marking a poignant moment in the colonial military conflict.
• Russian Battleship Peresvet Sinks in Mediterranean During World War I, the Russian battleship Peresvet struck two mines in the Mediterranean Sea near Egypt's coast, resulting in a tragic maritime disaster. Of the 771 crew members aboard, 167 lost their lives in this devastating incident, highlighting the perilous conditions naval forces faced during the conflict.
• Devastating Earthquake in Taiwan A powerful 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck Pingtung County, Taiwan, causing significant loss of life and widespread destruction. The disaster resulted in 54 fatalities, 85 injuries, and the complete destruction of 130 homes, underscoring the region's seismic vulnerability.
• Jesse White: Notable Character Actor Born Jesse Marc Weidenfeld White was an American actor known for memorable roles in television and film, including the iconic Maytag Repairman commercial character, and appearances in films like 'Bedtime for Bonzo' and 'Million Dollar Mermaid'.

Events in 1917

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

Magazines from Jan. 04, 1917

Newspapers from Jan. 04, 1917

January 04, 1917 was a Thursday and it was the 4th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 04, 1917 can also be written as 1/4/1917 in the US and as 4/1/1917 in UK and Europe.

January 04, 1917 in January 1917 calendar

Famous people died on January 04, 1917:

• Pico Deodato Cavalieri

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on January 4th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 04, 1917 was You Were Just Made to Order for Me by Marguerite Farrell & M.J. O'Connell, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

1. Marguerite Farrell & M.J. O'Connell - You Were Just Made to Order for Me
2. Harry Macdonough & Lucy Isabelle Marsh - Babes in the Wood

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 4th is Capricorn.

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January 04, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 04, 1917 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 04, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 01:34 pm and setting at 05:17 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 09, 1916 while the next full moon would come on Jan 08, 1917.

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Your place in the Universe on January 04, 1917

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Someone born on January 04, 1917 is:

108 years 4 months old,

or 1300 months and 10 days old,

or 5653 weeks and 6 days old,

or 39577 days old,

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

There are 235 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 4th 2026.

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

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

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