What happened on Monday August 20, 1917?

Here's what happened on August 20, 1917:

• French Offensive at Battle of Verdun During World War I, France launched a significant offensive against German forces near Verdun, a critical battleground that had already witnessed some of the most brutal fighting of the war. This operation was part of the ongoing strategic efforts to break the German defensive lines and regain lost territory.
• Death of Adolf von Baeyer, Renowned German Chemist Adolf von Baeyer, a prominent German organic chemist and Nobel Prize laureate, passed away. Known for his groundbreaking work in organic chemistry, including the synthesis of indigo and contributions to the understanding of organic compounds, von Baeyer was a pivotal scientific figure of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
• Austria-Hungary Recaptures Oituz Valley In a strategic military operation during World War I, Austro-Hungarian forces successfully regained control of the Oituz valley in Romania. This territorial recapture was part of the complex military campaigns on the Eastern Front, highlighting the shifting territorial dynamics of the conflict.

Events in 1917

August 20, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 20, 1917

Newspapers from Aug. 20, 1917

August 20, 1917 was a Monday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 1917 can also be written as 8/20/1917 in the US and as 20/8/1917 in UK and Europe.

August 20, 1917 in August 1917 calendar

Famous people born on August 20, 1917:

• Malcolm Forbes

  Malcolm Forbes was a prominent American entrepreneur and publisher of Forbes magazine, known for his lavish lifestyle and motorcycle...

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on August 20th

Famous people died on August 20, 1917:

• Adolf von Baeyer

  German chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1835).

• Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Adolf von Baeyer

  Prize laureate in recognition of his services in the advancement of organic chemistry and the chemical industry, through his work on organic...

• Bruno Danero
• Clark Leiblee

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on August 20th

August 20, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 1917 was Havanola Fox-Trot by Joseph C. Smith's Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

1. Joseph C. Smith's Orchestra - Havanola Fox-Trot
2. Prince's Orchestra - Till the Clouds roll By
3. Henry Burr - All the World Will be Jealous of Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 20, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 20, 1917 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 August 20, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 07:56 am and setting at 08:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 03, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Sep 01, 1917.

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Someone born on August 20, 1917 is:

107 years 8 months old,

or 1292 months and 3 days old,

or 5618 weeks and 2 days old,

or 39328 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 1917?

There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 20, 1917.

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