What happened on Sunday January 14, 1917?

Here's what happened on January 14, 1917:

• German Empire Establishes Puppet Kingdom of Poland The German Empire formally established the Kingdom of Poland as a puppet state, marking the third historical restoration of Polish statehood during this complex geopolitical period. This strategic move was part of Germany's broader territorial and political manipulations during World War I.
• Political Intrigue: Lvov's Proposal to Grand Duke Nicholas Russian noble Prince Georgy Lvov approached Grand Duke Nicholas, the Viceroy of the Caucasus, with a bold political proposal suggesting that the Grand Duke should assume control of the Russian government from Tsar Nicholas II. This event reflects the growing political tensions and potential for regime change during the tumultuous Russian revolutionary period.
• Catastrophic Rail Accident at Ciurea Train Station A devastating rail accident occurred at the Ciurea train station in Romania, resulting in an estimated 600 to 1,000 fatalities. This tragic incident ranks as the third-worst rail disaster in world history, highlighting the significant safety challenges in early 20th-century transportation infrastructure.
• Japanese Cruiser Tsukuba Sinks in Tragic Explosion The Japanese naval cruiser Tsukuba suffered a catastrophic explosion at Yokosuka, Japan, leading to its complete sinking. The incident resulted in the loss of 305 crew members out of a total complement of 879, representing a significant maritime tragedy during World War I era naval operations.

Events in 1917

January 14, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 14, 1917

Newspapers from Jan. 14, 1917

January 14, 1917 was a Sunday and it was the 14th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 14, 1917 can also be written as 1/14/1917 in the US and as 14/1/1917 in UK and Europe.

January 14, 1917 in January 1917 calendar

Famous people born on January 14, 1917:

• Billy Butterfield

  Renowned American jazz musician celebrated for his exceptional skills on flugelhorn and trumpet.

• Janine Darcey

  French actress known for her theatrical and film performances during the mid-20th century.

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on January 14th

Famous people died on January 14, 1917:

• Vilhelm Herman Oluf Madsen

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on January 14th

January 14, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 14, 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 14th 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 14, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 14, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 14, 1917 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 14, 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 14, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 10:14 pm and setting at 10:26 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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Your place in the Universe on January 14, 1917

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Someone born on January 14, 1917 is:

108 years 3 months old,

or 1299 months and 9 days old,

or 5649 weeks and 3 days old,

or 39546 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 14, 1917?

There are 266 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 14th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 14, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on January 14, 1917.

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