What happened on Thursday May 10, 1917?

Here's what happened on May 10, 1917:

• Pershing Appointed to Lead US Expeditionary Force Major General John J. Pershing was appointed to command the United States Expeditionary Force, a pivotal moment in U.S. military involvement in World War I. This appointment signaled America's increasing commitment to the European conflict and would prove crucial in the war's later stages.
• Second Battle of the Aisne: French Military Success French forces achieved notable gains during the Second Battle of the Aisne, making strategic advances northeast of Mont Haut and successfully repelling a German attack at Mont Téton. The battle resulted in significant German losses, with approximately 28,500 prisoners captured and 187 artillery pieces seized.
• Atlantic Naval Defense Against German Submarine Threat Allied naval forces implemented destroyer escort strategies to protect merchant shipping from German U-boat attacks during World War I, significantly improving maritime safety and trade route security.
• Tenth Battle of the Isonzo: Italian Offensive Italian forces launched a significant military offensive on the Austro-Hungarian front, successfully advancing to the coastal town of Duino, located just 15 kilometers from Trieste. This strategic movement demonstrated the Italian Army's tactical capabilities during World War I.

Events in 1917

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

Magazines from May. 10, 1917

Newspapers from May. 10, 1917

May 10, 1917 was a Thursday and it was the 130th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 10, 1917 can also be written as 5/10/1917 in the US and as 10/5/1917 in UK and Europe.

May 10, 1917 in May 1917 calendar

Famous people died on May 10, 1917:

• Joseph Benson Foraker

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on May 10th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 10, 1917 was Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag and Smile, Smile, Smile by Helen Clark, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

1. Helen Clark - Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag and Smile, Smile, Smile
2. Al Jolson - Ev'ry Little While
3. M.J. O'Connell - Keep Your Eye on the Girlie You Love
4. John McCormack - When Irish Eyes Are Smiling

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 10th is Taurus.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 10, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 10:07 pm and setting at 08:33 am.

The previous full moon was on May 07, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Jun 05, 1917.

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Someone born on May 10, 1917 is:

108 years and 4 days old,

or 1296 months and 4 days old,

or 5635 weeks and 6 days old,

or 39451 days old,

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

There are 361 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 10th 2026.

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

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

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