What happened on Wednesday September 12, 1917?

Here's what happened on September 12, 1917:

• Saint-Mihiel Offensive of World War I On September 12, 1918, the American Expeditionary Forces under Commander-in-Chief General John J. Pershing launched its first major independent offensive in Europe during World War I. The U.S.-led attack targeted the strategically critical Saint-Mihiel salient, a triangular area of land between Verdun and Nancy that had been occupied by German forces since 1914. This salient was crucial as it disrupted rail communications between Paris and the eastern front sections. The offensive began with an early morning artillery bombardment, followed by U.S. infantry and tank advances. Despite potential resistance, the operation was relatively swift, and by September 16, the area was liberated from German occupation, marking a significant milestone in American military involvement in World War I.

Events in 1917

September 12, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 12, 1917

Newspapers from Sep. 12, 1917

September 12, 1917 was a Wednesday and it was the 255th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 12, 1917 can also be written as 9/12/1917 in the US and as 12/9/1917 in UK and Europe.

September 12, 1917 in September 1917 calendar

Famous people born on September 12, 1917:

• Ferdinand Marcos

  Controversial Filipino politician who served as President of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986, known for his authoritarian rule and martial...

• Han Suyin

  Renowned Chinese-Swiss writer and physician who wrote extensively about Asian culture and politics, known for her semi-autobiographical...

• Herbert Lom

  Czech-born British actor famous for his comedic roles, particularly as Chief Inspector Dreyfus in the Pink Panther film series.

• Jessica Mitford

  British-American writer and civil rights activist known for her muckraking journalism and influential book 'The American Way of Death'.

• Pierre Sévigny

  Canadian military officer and politician who served in World War II and later became a prominent figure in Canadian federal politics.

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on September 12th

Famous people died on September 12, 1917:

• Athos Casarini
• Eleonora di Reuss-Köstritz

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on September 12th

September 12, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 12, 1917 was The Old Grey Mare by Prince's Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. Prince's Orchestra - The Old Grey Mare
2. Van & Schenck - Huckleberry Finn

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 12th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 12, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 12, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 12, 1917 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 12, 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 September 12, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 01:53 am and setting at 04:39 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 01, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Sep 30, 1917.

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Your place in the Universe on September 12, 1917

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Someone born on September 12, 1917 is:

107 years 8 months old,

or 1292 months and 12 days old,

or 5619 weeks and 3 days old,

or 39336 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 12, 1917?

There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 12, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on September 12, 1917.

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