What happened on Tuesday September 04, 1917?

About September 4th, 1917, in brief:

  • Historical events: On September 4, 1917, during World War I, German aircraft conducted the first large-scale moonlit air raid on London. This strategic nighttime bombing operation marked a significant escalation in aerial warfare tactics, targeting civilian infrastructure and causing widespread fear and disruption in the British capital.
  • Day of the week: September 4th, 1917 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: For Your Country and My Country by Peerless Quartet
  • Popular movie: The Eye of Envy directed by Harrish Ingraham

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September 04, 1917: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 04, 1917:

  • German Moonlit Air Raid on London during World War I On September 4, 1917, during World War I, German aircraft conducted the first large-scale moonlit air raid on London. This strategic nighttime bombing operation marked a significant escalation in aerial warfare tactics, targeting civilian infrastructure and causing widespread fear and disruption in the British capital.
  • Anglo-French Conference on Italian Military Support An important diplomatic meeting was held in London on September 4, 1917, where Anglo-French representatives convened to discuss and strategize military assistance for Italy during World War I. This conference highlighted the complex alliance systems and collaborative military planning of the Allied powers.
  • Birth of Henry Ford II Henry Ford II, a prominent American industrialist who would later become president of Ford Motor Company from 1945 to 1960, was born on September 4, 1917. He would play a crucial role in modernizing and expanding the Ford automotive empire during the mid-20th century.
  • German Submarine Attack on Scarborough On September 4, 1917, a German submarine launched a shell attack on the Yorkshire coastal town of Scarborough, England. This naval assault was part of the broader maritime warfare strategies employed during World War I, targeting coastal settlements to demoralize and intimidate the British population.

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

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What day of the week was September 04, 1917?


September 04, 1917 was a Tuesday and it was the 247th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 04, 1917 can also be written as 9/4/1917 in the US and as 4/9/1917 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 04, 1917?


Famous people born on September 04, 1917:

  • Henry Ford II

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September 04, 1917: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 04, 1917:

  • Nicolò Garaventa
  • Erich Hahn

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September 04, 1917: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 04, 1917 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 3rd and September 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 04, 1917 was For Your Country and My Country by Peerless Quartet, according to the music chart for the week September 3rd and September 9th.

  1. - For Your Country and My Country youtube
  2. - Waltz of the Hours youtube
  3. - Joan of Arc youtube
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September 04, 1917: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 4th is Virgo.

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

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

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September 04, 1917: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 04, 1917 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 04, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 07:52 pm and setting at 10:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 01, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Sep 30, 1917.

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How old is someone born on September 04, 1917?


Someone born on September 04, 1917 is:

107 years 8 months old,

or 1292 months and 10 days old,

or 5619 weeks and 1 day old,

or 39334 days old,

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

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