What happened on Saturday May 19, 1917?

Here's what happened on May 19, 1917:

• United States Commits Troops to World War I The United States government officially announced its intention to send a full Division to France, signaling a significant escalation of American military involvement in World War I. This decision marked a crucial turning point in the war, as the fresh American troops would provide critical support to the Allied forces.
• Russian Provisional Government Rejects Separate Peace During the tumultuous period of World War I, the Russian Provisional Government, which had taken power after the February Revolution, firmly rejected the possibility of a separate peace treaty with the Central Powers. This decision reflected the government's commitment to continuing the war effort alongside its Allied partners, despite growing internal political tensions.
• Rosenborg BK Football Club Founded On this day, Rosenborg Ballklub (BK), one of Norway's most prestigious and successful football clubs, was established in Trondheim. The club would go on to become a dominant force in Norwegian football, winning numerous domestic league titles and becoming a regular participant in European competitions.

Events in 1917

May 19, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 19, 1917

Newspapers from May. 19, 1917

May 19, 1917 was a Saturday and it was the 139th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 19, 1917 can also be written as 5/19/1917 in the US and as 19/5/1917 in UK and Europe.

May 19, 1917 in May 1917 calendar

Famous people born on May 19, 1917:

• James Donald

  James Donald was a distinguished Scottish actor renowned for his memorable performances in iconic war films like 'Bridge on the River Kwai'...

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on May 19th

Famous people died on May 19, 1917:

• Belva Lockwood

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on May 19th

May 19, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 1917 was America, Here's My Boy by Peerless Quartet, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

1. Peerless Quartet - America, Here's My Boy
2. Gene Greene & Peerless Quartet - From Here to Shanghai
3. American Quartet - Let's All be Americans Now

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th is Taurus.

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

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May 19, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 19, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 19, 1917 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 19, 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 May 19, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:15 am and setting at 07:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 07, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Jun 05, 1917.

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Your place in the Universe on May 19, 1917

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Someone born on May 19, 1917 is:

107 years 11 months old,

or 1295 months and 25 days old,

or 5634 weeks and 4 days old,

or 39442 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 19, 1917?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 19, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 19, 1917.

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