What happened on Friday July 06, 1917?

Here's what happened on July 06, 1917:

• Battle of Aqaba - Arab Revolt Against Ottoman Empire During World War I, Arabian troops led by the legendary T. E. Lawrence (famously known as 'Lawrence of Arabia') and Auda ibu Tayi successfully captured the strategic port of Aqaba from the Ottoman Empire. This significant military operation was part of the broader Arab Revolt, which aimed to weaken Ottoman control in the Arabian Peninsula and open new strategic pathways for Allied operations.
• HMS Itchen Sunk in North Sea During World War I, the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Itchen was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea by German submarine SM UC-44. The attack resulted in the tragic loss of eight crew members out of a total complement of 70, highlighting the dangerous maritime warfare of the period.
• Formation of National Party of the United States A new political entity, the National Party of the United States, was established through a meeting involving members of the Progressive Party and pro-war defectors from the Socialist Party of America. This formation reflected the complex political landscape during World War I, with shifting allegiances and emerging political movements.
• Birth of Dorothy Kirsten Dorothy Kirsten, an opera singer from Montclair, New Jersey, was born. She would later become known for her performances, including appearances on The Chevy Show, contributing to the cultural entertainment landscape of her era.

Events in 1917

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

Magazines from Jul. 06, 1917

Newspapers from Jul. 06, 1917

July 06, 1917 was a Friday and it was the 187th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 06, 1917 can also be written as 7/6/1917 in the US and as 6/7/1917 in UK and Europe.

July 06, 1917 in July 1917 calendar

Famous people born on July 06, 1917:

• Arthur Lydiard

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• Gianni Barilla

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on July 6th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 06, 1917 was Hawaiian Butterfly by Charles King & Elizabeth Brice, according to the music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

1. Charles King & Elizabeth Brice - Hawaiian Butterfly

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 6th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 06, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 06, 1917 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 06, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 08:51 pm and setting at 07:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 04, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Aug 03, 1917.

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Your place in the Universe on July 06, 1917

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Someone born on July 06, 1917 is:

107 years 10 months old,

or 1294 months and 18 days old,

or 5629 weeks and 1 day old,

or 39404 days old,

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

There are 44 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 6th 2025.

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

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

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