What happened on Friday April 06, 1917?

Here's what happened on April 06, 1917:

• United States Enters World War I On April 6, 1917, the United States officially entered World War I by declaring war on Germany. This momentous decision was driven by several key factors, including Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare, which threatened American maritime trade, and the intercepted Zimmermann Telegram, which revealed Germany's attempts to ally with Mexico against the United States. President Woodrow Wilson addressed Congress, arguing that the war was necessary to protect American interests and promote global democracy.
• Walter 'Shakey' Horton Birth Walter 'Shakey' Horton, a notable Mississippi harmonicist known for his influential blues music, was born on this date. He would later become a significant figure in the blues harmonica tradition, contributing to the album 'Everybody's Fishin''.

Events in 1917

April 06, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 06, 1917

Newspapers from Apr. 06, 1917

April 06, 1917 was a Friday and it was the 96th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 06, 1917 can also be written as 4/6/1917 in the US and as 6/4/1917 in UK and Europe.

April 06, 1917 in April 1917 calendar

Famous people born on April 06, 1917:

• Leonora Carrington

  Renowned surrealist artist and writer who significantly contributed to the surrealist movement in Mexico and Europe.

• Tonico

  Legendary Brazilian sertanejo musician who, alongside his brother Tinoco, formed one of the most iconic music duos in Brazilian popular...

• Robert Bloch

  Prolific American writer best known for his novel 'Psycho', which was adapted into the famous Alfred Hitchcock film.

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on April 6th

Famous people died on April 06, 1917:

• Hans Berr

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on April 6th

April 06, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 06, 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 6th 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 06, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 06, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 06, 1917 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 06, 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 06, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:52 pm and setting at 05:06 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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Your place in the Universe on April 06, 1917

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Someone born on April 06, 1917 is:

108 years 1 month old,

or 1297 months and 18 days old,

or 5642 weeks and 1 day old,

or 39495 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 06, 1917?

There are 317 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 06, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on April 06, 1917.

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