What happened on Friday July 20, 1917?

Here's what happened on July 20, 1917:

• Kerensky Becomes Russian Provisional Government Leader Alexander Kerensky becomes Prime Minister and President of the Russian Provisional Government, surviving a significant assassination attempt during a tumultuous period of the Russian Revolution.
• Pact of Corfu Signed Representatives of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes sign the Pact of Corfu, laying the groundwork for the formation of the future Kingdom of Yugoslavia, a pivotal moment in Balkan geopolitical history.
• United States World War I Draft Lottery The first United States military draft lottery for World War I is held, with draft number #258 being the first number drawn, marking a significant moment in American military mobilization.
• Austrian and German Forces Repulse Russian Advance During World War I, Austrian and German military forces successfully repel a Russian advance into the Galicia region, demonstrating the complex military dynamics of the Eastern Front.
• Kerensky Offensive Begins The Russian Kerensky Offensive commences, a critical military operation during the Russian Revolution that would have significant implications for Russia's continued participation in World War I.

Events in 1917

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

Magazines from Jul. 20, 1917

Newspapers from Jul. 20, 1917

July 20, 1917 was a Friday and it was the 201st day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 20, 1917 can also be written as 7/20/1917 in the US and as 20/7/1917 in UK and Europe.

July 20, 1917 in July 1917 calendar

Famous people born on July 20, 1917:

• Paul Hubschmid

  Paul Hubschmid was a prominent Swiss actor who worked in both German and international cinema from 1938 to 1991, known professionally as...

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on July 20th

Famous people died on July 20, 1917:

• Ignaz Sowinski

  Galician architect (b. 1858).

• Jurij Vladimirovič Gilšer

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on July 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 20, 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 20th is Cancer.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 20, 1917 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 20, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 06:07 am and setting at 08:30 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 20, 1917 is:

107 years 9 months old,

or 1293 months and 24 days old,

or 5625 weeks and 5 days old,

or 39380 days old,

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

There are 67 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 20th 2025.

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

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

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