What happened on Monday December 24, 1917?

Here's what happened on December 24, 1917:

• British Capture of Jerusalem During World War I On December 24, 1917, during World War I, British forces under General Edmund Allenby entered Jerusalem, ending four centuries of Ottoman rule. This momentous event occurred on the eve of Hanukkah and represented a significant turning point for the city's population. The British liberation brought relief to Jerusalem's inhabitants, who had suffered from severe hardships including potential starvation, disease, potential exile, and dire living conditions under Ottoman control. The capture was part of the broader British campaign in the Middle Eastern theater of World War I and had profound geopolitical implications for the region.

Events in 1917

December 24, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 24, 1917

Newspapers from Dec. 24, 1917

December 24, 1917 was a Monday and it was the 358th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 1917 can also be written as 12/24/1917 in the US and as 24/12/1917 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 1917 in December 1917 calendar

Famous people born on December 24, 1917:

• John McLaughlin

  Prominent American military officer who served as a Lieutenant General, with distinguished service during Vietnam War and World War II.

• Milena Milani

  Accomplished Italian journalist, writer, and novelist known for her contributions to contemporary Italian literature.

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on December 24th

Famous people died on December 24, 1917:

• Wilhelm Alexander Freund
• Ivan Logginovič Goremykin
• Stathi Melani
• Carl Rabl

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on December 24th

December 24, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 1917 was Silent Night, Holy Night by Neapolitan Trio, according to the music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

1. Neapolitan Trio - Silent Night, Holy Night

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 24, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 24, 1917 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 December 24, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 01:26 pm and setting at 04:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Dec 28, 1917.

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Your place in the Universe on December 24, 1917

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Someone born on December 24, 1917 is:

107 years 3 months old,

or 1287 months and 30 days old,

or 5600 weeks and 2 days old,

or 39202 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 24, 1917?

There are 245 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 24, 1917.

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