What happened on Thursday August 17, 1911?

Here's what happened on August 17, 1911:

• British National Railway Strike and Llanelli Railway Riots A significant national railway strike erupted across industrial regions of Britain, marked by the violent Llanelli Railway Riots. The labor unrest highlighted growing tensions between workers and management, resulting in tragic violence where six men lost their lives during protests demanding improved workers' rights and working conditions.
• President Taft Vetoes Wool Tariff Reform Bill U.S. President William Howard Taft vetoed the Wool Tariff Reform Bill, an amendment to the Payne–Aldrich Tariff Act that would have significantly reduced the duty on imported wool. The veto prevented the potential halving of import taxes, which would have lowered clothing costs for American consumers. This decision reflected the complex economic and protectionist policies of the early 20th-century United States.

Events in 1911

August 17, 1911: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 17, 1911

Newspapers from Aug. 17, 1911

August 17, 1911 was a Thursday and it was the 229th day of the year 1911 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1911 can also be written as 8/17/1911 in the US and as 17/8/1911 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1911 in August 1911 calendar

Famous people born on August 17, 1911:

• Mikhail Botvinnik

  Legendary Soviet chess grandmaster who dominated world chess for decades and was a three-time world champion.

• E. F. Schumacher

  Influential economist known for his groundbreaking work on sustainable development and human-scale economics.

• Osvaldo Borsani

Famous people born in 1911

Famous people born on August 17th

Famous people died on August 17, 1911:

• Francis Patrick Moran
• Petro Nini Luarasi

Famous people who died in 1911

Famous people who died on August 17th

August 17, 1911: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1911 was In the Land of Harmony by Arthur Collins, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

1. Arthur Collins - In the Land of Harmony
2. Fred Van Eps - Infanta March
3. Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan - The Mississippi Dippy Dip
4. Walter Van Brunt - Don't Wake Me Up, I'm Dreaming
5. Walter Van Brunt - That Railroad Rag

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

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August 17, 1911: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1911 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 17, 1911 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 1911 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 17, 1911 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 10:13 pm and setting at 02:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 10, 1911 while the next full moon would come on Sep 08, 1911.

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Someone born on August 17, 1911 is:

113 years 8 months old,

or 1364 months and 27 days old,

or 5934 weeks and 6 days old,

or 41544 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1911?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1911?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 17, 1911.

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