What happened on Wednesday June 17, 1914?

Here's what happened on June 17, 1914:

• Fourth Battle of Topolobampo: Naval Confrontation in Mexico A dramatic naval engagement occurred in the Gulf of California when the federal gunboat *Guerrero* engaged the mutinous *Tampico*. The battle resulted in the *Tampico* catching fire, its captain's suicide, and significant crew casualties, reflecting the tumultuous Mexican Revolution.
• Publication of James Joyce's 'The Dubliners' James Joyce's groundbreaking short story anthology *The Dubliners* was published in London, featuring iconic stories like 'Araby' and 'The Dead', marking a significant moment in modernist literature.
• Bai Lang Rebellion: Rebel Breakthrough in China Notorious bandit leader Bai Lang, known as the 'White Wolf', dramatically broke through a Chinese Army blockade with 1,000 men in the mountains south of Lanzhou, Gansu, demonstrating the ongoing instability in early 20th-century China.
• Tragic Death of Major Thomson in Albania Major Lodewijk Thomson of the International Gendarmerie was fatally shot by a suspected sniper during intense fighting around the port of Durrës, highlighting the volatile political situation in early 20th-century Albania.
• Zaian War: French Resistance in Morocco French forces successfully repelled attacks from the Zayanes around Khenifra in Morocco, demonstrating their military resilience in the colonial conflict.
• RFA Maine Shipwreck off Scottish Coast The British hospital ship RFA *Maine* ran aground in thick fog near the Isle of Mull, Scotland. Despite successful crew rescue, the ship was deemed irreparable and was subsequently sold for scrap in July.

Events in 1914

June 17, 1914: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 17, 1914

Newspapers from Jun. 17, 1914

June 17, 1914 was a Wednesday and it was the 168th day of the year 1914 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1914 can also be written as 6/17/1914 in the US and as 17/6/1914 in UK and Europe.

June 17, 1914 in June 1914 calendar

Famous people born on June 17, 1914:

• John Hersey

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Famous people born in 1914

Famous people born on June 17th

Famous people died on June 17, 1914:

• Julien Félix

  French military officer and aviator (b. 1869).

• Felice Rignon

Famous people who died in 1914

Famous people who died on June 17th

June 17, 1914: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 1914 was That's a Real Moving Picture from Life by Manuel Romain, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

1. Manuel Romain - That's a Real Moving Picture from Life

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.

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June 17, 1914: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 17, 1914 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 17, 1914 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 17, 1914 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 June 17, 1914 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 12:33 am and setting at 03:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 08, 1914 while the next full moon would come on Jul 07, 1914.

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Your place in the Universe on June 17, 1914

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Someone born on June 17, 1914 is:

110 years 10 months old,

or 1330 months and 27 days old,

or 5787 weeks

or 40509 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 17, 1914?

There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 17, 1914?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on June 17, 1914.

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