What happened on Tuesday July 17, 1917?

Here's what happened on July 17, 1917:

• Kerensky Becomes Russian Provisional Government Premier Alexander Kerensky replaces Prince Georgy Lvov as the premier of the Russian Provisional Government, a key political transition during the tumultuous period of the Russian Revolution.
• British Royal Family Name Change During World War I, the British Royal Family officially changes its surname from the Germanic Hanover to Windsor, distancing itself from its German roots during a time of conflict with Germany.
• Finland's Power Law Declaration The Finnish Parliament, dominated by Social Democrats, passes the 'Power Law', asserting sovereignty previously held by the Tsar. This declaration challenges the relationship between Finland and Russia, with the Russian Provisional Government refusing to recognize the law.
• Corfu Declaration for Yugoslav Unification The Corfu Declaration is signed by the Yugoslav Committee and the Kingdom of Serbia, laying the groundwork for the establishment of the post-World War I Kingdom of Yugoslavia.
• Birth of Comedienne Phyllis Diller Phyllis Diller was born in Lima, Ohio, USA. She would later become a renowned comedienne known for her distinctive laugh and eccentric stage persona, famously appearing in films like 'Boy, Did I Get a Wrong Number'.
• Death of French Writer Hector Malot Commemorating the death of Hector Malot, a notable French novelist who was born in 1830 and made significant contributions to French literature during the 19th century.

Events in 1917

July 17, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 17, 1917

Newspapers from Jul. 17, 1917

July 17, 1917 was a Tuesday and it was the 198th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 1917 can also be written as 7/17/1917 in the US and as 17/7/1917 in UK and Europe.

July 17, 1917 in July 1917 calendar

Famous people born on July 17, 1917:

• Phyllis Diller

  Pioneering American comedian known for her eccentric stage persona, self-deprecating humor, and groundbreaking comedy performances in the...

• Christiane Rochefort

  Influential French feminist writer and journalist who made significant contributions to literature and social commentary.

• Kenan Evren

  Turkish military officer who served as the seventh President of Turkey from 1982 to 1989, playing a significant role in Turkish political...

• Lou Boudreau

  Major League Baseball player and manager who was a significant figure in baseball during the mid-20th century, known for his exceptional...

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on July 17th

Famous people died on July 17, 1917:

• Arturo Reggio
• Giuseppe Veronese

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on July 17th

July 17, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 1917 was The Battle Hymn of the Republic by Reinald Werrenrath, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

1. Reinald Werrenrath - The Battle Hymn of the Republic
2. Prince's Orchestra - American Patrol
3. Henry Burr & Albert Campbell - For Me and My Gal
4. Sousa's Band - The Stars and Stripes Forever March

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.

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July 17, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 17, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 17, 1917 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 17, 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 July 17, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:05 am and setting at 07:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 04, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Aug 03, 1917.

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Someone born on July 17, 1917 is:

107 years 10 months old,

or 1294 months and 7 days old,

or 5627 weeks and 4 days old,

or 39393 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 17, 1917?

There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 17, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on July 17, 1917.

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