What happened on Saturday February 24, 1917?

Here's what happened on February 24, 1917:

• Russian Revolution Begins The Russian Revolution commences, marking the beginning of a transformative period in Russian history that would ultimately lead to the collapse of the Tsarist regime and set the stage for the formation of the Soviet Union.
• Zimmermann Telegram Passed to U.S. Government The British intelligence services pass the Zimmermann Telegram to the United States government, revealing Germany's proposed alliance with Mexico and detailed plans to potentially destabilize U.S. territorial integrity.
• Zimmermann Telegram Revealed to U.S. Ambassador During World War I, U.S. Ambassador Walter Hines Page receives the infamous Zimmermann Telegram, a diplomatic communication from Germany proposing a secret alliance with Mexico. The telegram promised that if Mexico declared war on the United States, Germany would help Mexico reclaim territories previously lost to the U.S., specifically New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona.
• S.S. Laconia Sunk by German U-boat The Cunard passenger liner S.S. Laconia is torpedoed and sunk by a German U-boat off the Irish coast while sailing from New York to Liverpool, marking another significant maritime casualty during World War I.
• Smokey Joe Wood Sold to Cleveland The Boston Red Sox trade pitcher Smokey Joe Wood to the Cleveland team for $15,000, a significant transaction reflecting the early 20th-century baseball trade market and Wood's declining physical condition at a young age.

Events in 1917

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

Magazines from Feb. 24, 1917

Newspapers from Feb. 24, 1917

February 24, 1917 was a Saturday and it was the 55th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 1917 can also be written as 2/24/1917 in the US and as 24/2/1917 in UK and Europe.

February 24, 1917 in February 1917 calendar

Famous people died on February 24, 1917:

• Carlo Altobelli

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on February 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 1917 was It's a Long, Long Time Since I've Been Home by Irving Kaufman, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

1. Irving Kaufman - It's a Long, Long Time Since I've Been Home
2. Henry Burr & Albert Campbell - My Hawaiian Sunshine
3. George O'Connor - Pray for the Lights to Go Out

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 24, 1917 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 24, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 07:48 am and setting at 10:50 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 07, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Mar 08, 1917.

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Your place in the Universe on February 24, 1917

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Someone born on February 24, 1917 is:

108 years 2 months old,

or 1298 months and 20 days old,

or 5646 weeks and 4 days old,

or 39526 days old,

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

There are 286 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 24th 2026.

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

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

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