What happened on Tuesday June 17, 1919?

Here's what happened on June 17, 1919:

• German Fleet Scuttled at Scapa Flow In a dramatic act of defiance following World War I, German Admiral Ludwig von Reuter orders the scuttling of the German fleet in Scapa Flow, Scotland. Nine German sailors lose their lives during this controversial maritime event, symbolizing Germany's resistance to the Treaty of Versailles.
• Winnipeg General Strike Turns Violent The Winnipeg General Strike escalates dramatically when Royal Northwest Mounted Police open fire on a crowd of unemployed war veterans, resulting in two fatalities. This event underscores the significant labor unrest and social tensions in Canada following World War I.
• British Police Sergeant Killed in Epsom Riot During a tumultuous riot in Epsom, British Police Sergeant Thomas Green was killed by Canadian troops, highlighting the tensions and potential conflicts between military personnel and local law enforcement in the post-World War I period.
• Barney Google Cartoon Strip Debuts The popular comic strip 'Barney Google', created by cartoonist Billy De Beck, makes its first appearance in newspapers, marking the beginning of a long-running and influential comic series.

Events in 1919

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

Magazines from Jun. 17, 1919

Newspapers from Jun. 17, 1919

June 17, 1919 was a Tuesday and it was the 168th day of the year 1919 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1919 can also be written as 6/17/1919 in the US and as 17/6/1919 in UK and Europe.

June 17, 1919 in June 1919 calendar

Famous people born on June 17, 1919:

• Beryl Reid

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• William K Estes

Famous people born in 1919

Famous people born on June 17th

Famous people died on June 17, 1919:

• Alphonse Chodron de Courcel

Famous people who died in 1919

Famous people who died on June 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 1919 was Forever is a Long, Long Time by Charles Hart, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

1. Charles Hart - Forever is a Long, Long Time
2. Charles Hart & Elliot Shaw - I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
3. Wilbur Sweatman's Original Jazz Band - A Good Man is Hard to Find
4. Henry Burr - That Wonderful Mother of Mine

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

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 17, 1919: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 17, 1919 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 10:32 pm and setting at 10:16 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 13, 1919 while the next full moon would come on Jul 13, 1919.

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Your place in the Universe on June 17, 1919

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Someone born on June 17, 1919 is:

105 years 10 months old,

or 1270 months and 27 days old,

or 5526 weeks and 1 day old,

or 38683 days old,

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

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, 1919?

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

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