What happened on Saturday August 25, 1917?

Here's what happened on August 25, 1917:

• Allied Great Retreat to the River Marne Allied forces execute a strategic withdrawal to the River Marne, a critical defensive maneuver during the intense fighting of World War I.
• Japan Declares War on Austria-Hungary In a significant diplomatic and military escalation during World War I, Japan formally declares war on Austria-Hungary, expanding the global conflict.
• Battle of Hill 70 During World War I, the Canadian Corps attempts to draw German forces to Lens, France, but the Germans frustrate their strategic maneuvers.
• Siege of Maubeuge German forces successfully besiege and capture the strategic Maubeuge Fortress, demonstrating their military prowess during World War I.
• Rearguard Affair of Le Grand Fayt The Battle of Le Cateau results in a strategic Allied retreat, highlighting the complex and challenging military operations of World War I.
• Conquest of Togoland British and French forces successfully conquer Togoland, a German protectorate in West Africa, expanding Allied territorial control during World War I.
• Battle of Tepe - Kamerun Campaign The Kamerun campaign begins with the Battle of Tepe, marking a significant military engagement in German colonial Africa during World War I.
• 37th US Men's Tennis Championship R. Lindley Murray defeats N.W. Niles in the 37th US Men's Tennis Championship match.

Events in 1917

August 25, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 25, 1917

Newspapers from Aug. 25, 1917

August 25, 1917 was a Saturday and it was the 237th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 25, 1917 can also be written as 8/25/1917 in the US and as 25/8/1917 in UK and Europe.

August 25, 1917 in August 1917 calendar

Famous people born on August 25, 1917:

• Mel Ferrer

  American actor known for roles in classic films like 'The Longest Day' and notable for his work in Hollywood during the mid-20th century.

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on August 25th

Famous people died on August 25, 1917:

• Italo Stegher

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on August 25th

August 25, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 25, 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 25th is Virgo.

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August 25, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 25, 1917 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 25, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 01:04 pm and setting at 10:25 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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Your place in the Universe on August 25, 1917

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Someone born on August 25, 1917 is:

107 years 8 months old,

or 1292 months and 19 days old,

or 5620 weeks and 4 days old,

or 39344 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 25, 1917?

There are 103 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 25, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 25, 1917.

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