What happened on Saturday February 10, 1917?

Here's what happened on February 10, 1917:

• First Female Professor in the Netherlands Johanna Westerdijk was installed as the first female professor in the Netherlands, marking a significant milestone for women's academic achievement and gender equality in higher education during the early 20th century.
• End of Pershing's Punitive Expedition The United States concluded its Punitive Expedition into Mexico, a military operation led by General John J. Pershing in response to Pancho Villa's cross-border raids, signaling a complex period in US-Mexican relations during the Mexican Revolution.
• British Fifth Corps Advances in Ancre Valley During World War I operations, the British Fifth Corps advanced half a mile in the Ancre Valley, successfully pushing back German forces and moving closer to the strategic location of Serr, France, demonstrating tactical progress on the Western Front.
• Japanese Navy Establishes Special Squadrons The Imperial Japanese Navy established its 1st and 2nd Special Squadrons to provide aerial protection for Allied shipping during World War I, highlighting Japan's emerging role in global maritime defense and international military cooperation.

Events in 1917

February 10, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 10, 1917

Newspapers from Feb. 10, 1917

February 10, 1917 was a Saturday and it was the 41st day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 10, 1917 can also be written as 2/10/1917 in the US and as 10/2/1917 in UK and Europe.

February 10, 1917 in February 1917 calendar

Famous people born on February 10, 1917:

• Aleksej Nikolaevič Botjan
• Syria Poletti

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on February 10th

Famous people died on February 10, 1917:

• John William Waterhouse

  English soldier and painter (b. 1849).

• Émile Pessard

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on February 10th

February 10, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 10, 1917 was Paradise Blues by Marion Harris, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

1. Marion Harris - Paradise Blues
2. Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan - They're Wearing 'Em Higher in Hawaii

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 10th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 10, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 10, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 10, 1917 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 10, 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 February 10, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 09:07 pm and setting at 08:31 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 10, 1917

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Someone born on February 10, 1917 is:

108 years 3 months old,

or 1299 months and 4 days old,

or 5648 weeks and 4 days old,

or 39540 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 10, 1917?

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 10, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on February 10, 1917.

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