What happened on Thursday April 05, 1917?

Here's what happened on April 05, 1917:

• German Army Withdraws to Hindenburg Line During World War I, the Imperial German Army strategically completed its withdrawal to the Hindenburg Line, a heavily fortified defensive position on the Western Front. This calculated military maneuver was designed to shorten their defensive lines, consolidate troops, and create a more robust defensive position against Allied forces.
• German Submarine Attacks Brazilian Steamship Paraná A German submarine torpedoed the Brazilian steamship Paraná, resulting in the death of three crewmen. This aggressive act against a neutral country's vessel significantly escalated tensions and contributed to growing public sentiment in Brazil supporting potential entry into World War I.
• British Government Implements Food Hoarding Order In response to wartime scarcity, the British government issued a Food Hoarding Order to regulate and prevent civilian food stockpiling. This measure was designed to ensure fair distribution of limited food resources and maintain national food security during the challenging period of World War I.

Events in 1917

April 05, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 05, 1917

Newspapers from Apr. 05, 1917

April 05, 1917 was a Thursday and it was the 95th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 05, 1917 can also be written as 4/5/1917 in the US and as 5/4/1917 in UK and Europe.

April 05, 1917 in April 1917 calendar

Famous people born on April 05, 1917:

• Robert Bloch

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Famous people born in 1917

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Famous people died on April 05, 1917:

• Ernesto Biondi

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on April 5th

April 05, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 05, 1917 was Put On Your Slippers & Fill Up Your Pipe (You're Not Going Bye-Bye Tonight by Ada Jones, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.

1. Ada Jones - Put On Your Slippers & Fill Up Your Pipe (You're Not Going Bye-Bye Tonight
2. Reinald Werrenrath - Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag and Smile, Smile, Smile

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 5th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 05, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 05, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 05, 1917 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 05, 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 April 05, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 04:50 pm and setting at 04:41 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 08, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Apr 07, 1917.

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Someone born on April 05, 1917 is:

107 years 11 months old,

or 1295 months and 22 days old,

or 5634 weeks

or 39438 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 05, 1917?

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