What happened on Friday March 09, 1917?

Here's what happened on March 09, 1917:

• February Revolution in Petrograd The February Revolution marked a pivotal moment in Russian history, with massive protests in Petrograd (St. Petersburg) against the autocratic Tsarist regime. An estimated 200,000 to 500,000 people took to the streets, effectively paralyzing the city's industrial activities and signaling the beginning of the end for the Russian monarchy.
• Fall of Baghdad during World War I During the Mesopotamian Campaign of World War I, British forces engaged Ottoman troops near Baghdad. After an initial defensive stand by Ottoman forces on the Diyala River, their command strategically redeployed most troops northward, leaving a single regiment to defend the river banks.
• Hell Gate Bridge Opening The Hell Gate Bridge, an iconic steel arch bridge in New York City, was officially inaugurated. This engineering marvel, connecting Manhattan and Queens, was a significant infrastructure achievement of the early 20th century.

Events in 1917

March 09, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 09, 1917

Newspapers from Mar. 09, 1917

March 09, 1917 was a Friday and it was the 68th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 09, 1917 can also be written as 3/9/1917 in the US and as 9/3/1917 in UK and Europe.

March 09, 1917 in March 1917 calendar

Famous people born on March 09, 1917:

• Leslie Fiedler

  Renowned American literary critic, scholar, and author known for his groundbreaking work in cultural criticism and literary analysis.

• Algirdas Julien Greimas
• Dante Fascell
• Francesco Ferrero

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on March 9th

Famous people died on March 09, 1917:

• Wilhelm Meyer
• Octavius Pickard-Cambridge

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on March 9th

March 09, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 09, 1917 was Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag and Smile, Smile, Smile by Victor Military Band, according to the music chart for the week March 5th and March 11th.

1. Victor Military Band - Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag and Smile, Smile, Smile
2. American Quartet - Rolling Stones (All Come Rolling Home Again)
3. Elsie Baker - Hush-a-Bye Ma Baby (The Missouri Waltz)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 9th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 09, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 09, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 09, 1917 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 09, 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 March 09, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 07:00 pm and setting at 06:37 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 March 09, 1917

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Someone born on March 09, 1917 is:

108 years 2 months old,

or 1298 months and 5 days old,

or 5644 weeks and 5 days old,

or 39513 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 09, 1917?

There are 299 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 09, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on March 09, 1917.

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