What happened on Wednesday August 15, 1917?

Here's what happened on August 15, 1917:

• British Offensive at Battle of Hill 70 during World War I On August 15, 1917, British forces launched a significant offensive northwest of Lens, targeting strategic positions in northern France. The attack successfully breached German first lines, penetrating enemy positions to a depth of one mile. Key achievements included capturing Hill 70 and several important villages: Cite Ste. Elizabeth, Ste. Emile, St. Laurent, Bois Rase, and Bois Hugo. The British forces demonstrated tactical superiority by repelling five German counter-attacks, marking a notable moment in the Western Front's military operations during World War I.
• German Occupation of Taveta in East Africa On August 15, 1917, German troops crossed into the East Africa Protectorate (modern-day Kenya) and occupied the strategic location of Taveta. This event was part of the broader East African Campaign during World War I, where German colonial forces under Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck conducted guerrilla-style resistance against British and colonial allied forces.

Events in 1917

August 15, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 15, 1917

Newspapers from Aug. 15, 1917

August 15, 1917 was a Wednesday and it was the 227th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1917 can also be written as 8/15/1917 in the US and as 15/8/1917 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1917 in August 1917 calendar

Famous people born on August 15, 1917:

• Oscar Romero

  Salvadoran Roman Catholic Archbishop of San Salvador, renowned human rights activist who advocated for the poor and spoke out against social...

• Philippe Viannay

  French resistance fighter and journalist who led the underground resistance group 'Défense de la France' during World War II.

• Jack Lynch

  Irish politician and footballer who served as the 5th Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland.

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on August 15th

Famous people died on August 15, 1917:

• Thomas J. Higgins

  American sergeant, medal of honor recipient (b. 1831).

• Gustav Körte
• Frédéric Henry Micheler

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on August 15th

August 15, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1917 was For Me and My Gal by Billy Murray, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

1. Billy Murray - For Me and My Gal
2. Andrea Sarto - The Man Behind the Hammer and the Plow
3. Elsie Baker - For You a Rose
4. Arthur Fields - What Kind of American Are You?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

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August 15, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 1917 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 August 15, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 02:59 am and setting at 06:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 03, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Sep 01, 1917.

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Someone born on August 15, 1917 is:

107 years 8 months old,

or 1292 months and 8 days old,

or 5619 weeks

or 39333 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 1917?

There are 114 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 15, 1917.

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