What happened on Monday February 17, 1919?

Here's what happened on February 17, 1919:

• Harlem Hell Fighters Victory Parade The African-American 369th Infantry Regiment, famously known as the Harlem Hell Fighters, celebrated their heroic World War I service with a triumphant parade up Fifth Avenue into Harlem. This parade was a powerful moment of recognition for the regiment's extraordinary bravery and contributions, despite facing racial discrimination both at home and abroad.
• Death of Wilfrid Laurier, Canadian Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier, the seventh Prime Minister of Canada, passed away at the age of 77. A prominent Liberal Party leader, Laurier served as Prime Minister from 1896 to 1911 and was known for his efforts to promote national unity and economic development during a transformative period in Canadian history.
• Ukrainian People's Republic Seeks International Support The Ukrainian People's Republic formally requested military and diplomatic assistance from the Entente Powers and the United States in their ongoing struggle against Bolshevik forces. This request highlighted the complex geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe in the aftermath of World War I and the Russian Revolution.

Events in 1919

February 17, 1919: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 17, 1919

Newspapers from Feb. 17, 1919

February 17, 1919 was a Monday and it was the 48th day of the year 1919 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 1919 can also be written as 2/17/1919 in the US and as 17/2/1919 in UK and Europe.

February 17, 1919 in February 1919 calendar

Famous people died on February 17, 1919:

• Wilfrid Laurier

  Canadian lawyer and politician, 7th prime minister of canada (b. 1841).

• Antanas Ričardas Druvė
• Murray Marble

Famous people who died in 1919

Famous people who died on February 17th

February 17, 1919: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1919 was Dreaming of Home, Sweet Home by Sterling Trio, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.

1. Sterling Trio - Dreaming of Home, Sweet Home
2. Riccardo Stracciari - There's a Long, Long Trail
3. Olive Kline - A Little Birch Canoe and You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th 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 17, 1919: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 1919 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 17, 1919 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 17, 1919 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 17, 1919 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 08:34 pm and setting at 08:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 14, 1919 while the next full moon would come on Mar 16, 1919.

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Your place in the Universe on February 17, 1919

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Someone born on February 17, 1919 is:

106 years 2 months old,

or 1274 months and 27 days old,

or 5543 weeks and 2 days old,

or 38803 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 17, 1919?

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1919?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on February 17, 1919.

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