What happened on Thursday February 15, 1917?

Here's what happened on February 15, 1917:

• German Resumption of Unrestricted Submarine Warfare Germany officially resumed unrestricted submarine warfare, a critical military strategy during World War I that would ultimately provoke the United States' entry into the conflict. This decision violated previous international maritime agreements and heightened tensions between Germany and neutral nations.
• United States Severs Diplomatic Relations with Germany In response to Germany's submarine warfare policy, the United States formally severed diplomatic relations with Germany, a pivotal diplomatic moment that signaled the increasing likelihood of American involvement in World War I.
• Combat in Siwa Oasis, Egypt Military engagement occurred in the Siwa Oasis, located on Egypt's western frontier, during a period of regional conflict. This event was likely part of the broader World War I theater of operations in North Africa.
• San Francisco Public Library Civic Center Branch Dedication The San Francisco Public Library's Main Branch at the Civic Center was officially dedicated, marking a significant milestone in the city's cultural infrastructure and public access to knowledge.

Events in 1917

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

Magazines from Feb. 15, 1917

Newspapers from Feb. 15, 1917

February 15, 1917 was a Thursday and it was the 46th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 15, 1917 can also be written as 2/15/1917 in the US and as 15/2/1917 in UK and Europe.

February 15, 1917 in February 1917 calendar

Famous people born on February 15, 1917:

• Robert Haack

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Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on February 15th

Famous people died on February 15, 1917:

• Vittorio Locchi
• Sebastiano Maturi
• Hans von Keudell

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on February 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 15, 1917 was Poor Butterfly by Victor Military Band, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

1. Victor Military Band - Poor Butterfly
2. Ada Jones - O'Brien is Tryin' to Learn to Talk Hawaiian
3. Orpheus Quartet - Mammy's Little Coal Black Rose

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 15th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 15, 1917 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 15, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 01:27 am and setting at 11:39 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 15, 1917

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Someone born on February 15, 1917 is:

108 years 2 months old,

or 1298 months and 29 days old,

or 5647 weeks and 6 days old,

or 39535 days old,

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

There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 15th 2026.

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

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

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