What happened on Thursday June 07, 1917?

Here's what happened on June 07, 1917:

• Battle of Messines in World War I During World War I, Allied forces executed a strategic and devastating attack at Messines Ridge, using a series of underground mines to destroy German defensive positions. Nineteen mines were simultaneously detonated beneath German trenches, killing approximately 10,000 German troops and creating massive craters. The British Second Army, led by General Sir Herbert Plumer, launched a coordinated assault involving II Anzac Corps, IX Corps, and X Corps, supported by tanks, cavalry, and aircraft. The attack successfully advanced the front line, captured thousands of German prisoners, and secured a critical strategic position in West Flanders, Belgium.
• Birth of Dean Martin Dean Martin, a renowned American singer, comedian, and entertainer, was born on this date. He would later become famous as part of the iconic comedy duo with Jerry Lewis and establish a successful solo career in music and entertainment.

Events in 1917

June 07, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 07, 1917

Newspapers from Jun. 07, 1917

June 07, 1917 was a Thursday and it was the 158th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 07, 1917 can also be written as 6/7/1917 in the US and as 7/6/1917 in UK and Europe.

June 07, 1917 in June 1917 calendar

Famous people born on June 07, 1917:

• Dean Martin

  Dean Martin was a legendary Italian-American entertainer who rose to fame as half of the iconic comedy duo with Jerry Lewis.

• Gwendolyn Brooks

  Gwendolyn Brooks was a pioneering African American poet who broke significant racial barriers in literature by becoming the first Black poet...

• Kirk Kerkorian

  Kirk Kerkorian was a prominent American businessman and investor known for his significant investments in the Las Vegas casino industry and...

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on June 7th

Famous people died on June 07, 1917:

• Carl Hermann Ethé
• Félix Le Dantec

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on June 7th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 7th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 07, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 07, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 07, 1917 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 07, 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 June 07, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 09:39 pm and setting at 07:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 05, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Jul 04, 1917.

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Your place in the Universe on June 07, 1917

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Someone born on June 07, 1917 is:

107 years 11 months old,

or 1295 months and 17 days old,

or 5633 weeks and 2 days old,

or 39433 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 07, 1917?

There are 14 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 7th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 07, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on June 07, 1917.

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