What happened on Thursday January 11, 1917?

Here's what happened on January 11, 1917:

• Kingsland Munitions Factory Explosion German saboteurs orchestrated a massive explosion at the Kingsland munitions factory in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, which was a significant event that contributed to the United States' eventual entry into World War I. The deliberate destruction of the factory highlighted the escalating tensions between Germany and the United States during this critical period of the war.
• Christmas Battles - German Retreat near Riga During the Christmas Battles on the Eastern Front, the German 8th Army strategically abandoned a key defensive position south of Riga, Latvia. By retreating and creating a seven-kilometer gap in their defensive line, they exposed a potential vulnerability. However, the Imperial Russian Army failed to capitalize on this tactical opportunity, demonstrating the complex and often missed strategic moments of World War I.
• Sinking of HMS Ben-my-Chree In a dramatic naval engagement, the Royal Navy seaplane tender HMS Ben-my-Chree was shelled and sunk by Ottoman shore artillery while anchored in the harbor at Castelorizo Island, Greece. This incident underscores the widespread maritime conflicts during World War I and the vulnerability of naval support vessels.
• Broadway Premiere of 'Have a Heart' The musical comedy 'Have a Heart', a collaborative work by playwrights Guy Bolton and P.G. Wodehouse, premiered in New York City. This theatrical production represented the vibrant entertainment scene of early 20th-century America, even as the country was on the brink of entering World War I.

Events in 1917

January 11, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 11, 1917

Newspapers from Jan. 11, 1917

January 11, 1917 was a Thursday and it was the 11th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 11, 1917 can also be written as 1/11/1917 in the US and as 11/1/1917 in UK and Europe.

January 11, 1917 in January 1917 calendar

Famous people born on January 11, 1917:

• John Robarts

  John Robarts was a prominent Canadian politician who served as the 17th Premier of Ontario from 1961 to 1971.

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on January 11th

January 11, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 11, 1917 was Sometimes You Get a Good One and Sometimes You Don't by Anna Chandler, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

1. Anna Chandler - Sometimes You Get a Good One and Sometimes You Don't
2. Marion Harris - I Ain't Got Nobody Much
3. Weber & Fields - The Baseball Game

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 11th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 11, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 11, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 11, 1917 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 11, 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 January 11, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 08:15 pm and setting at 09:19 am.

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

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Someone born on January 11, 1917 is:

108 years 3 months old,

or 1299 months and 12 days old,

or 5649 weeks and 6 days old,

or 39549 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 11, 1917?

There are 263 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 11th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 11, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on January 11, 1917.

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