What happened on Thursday June 28, 1917?

Here's what happened on June 28, 1917:

• Greece Enters World War I on Allied Side On June 28, 1917, Greece officially joined the Allied powers during World War I, marking a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape of the conflict. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Eleftherios Venizelos, Greece aligned with Britain, France, and Russia, abandoning its previous stance of neutrality. This decision came after considerable internal political tension and external pressure, ultimately contributing to the Allied war effort in the Balkan theater.
• Invention of the Raggedy Ann Doll On June 28, 1917, the iconic Raggedy Ann doll was invented by American writer and cartoonist Johnny Gruelle. Inspired by his daughter Marcella, Gruelle created the beloved rag doll character that would become a cherished children's toy. The doll, characterized by her red yarn hair and patchwork dress, would go on to become a significant part of American popular culture.

Events in 1917

June 28, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 28, 1917

Newspapers from Jun. 28, 1917

June 28, 1917 was a Thursday and it was the 179th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 28, 1917 can also be written as 6/28/1917 in the US and as 28/6/1917 in UK and Europe.

June 28, 1917 in June 1917 calendar

Famous people born on June 28, 1917:

• Wim Sonneveld

  Prominent Dutch comedian, actor, and cabaret performer who was a significant figure in mid-20th century Dutch entertainment.

• Suzanne Grey
• John Dering Nettleton
• Mario Nigro

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on June 28th

Famous people died on June 28, 1917:

• Ștefan Luchian

  Romanian painter, illustrator (d. 1917).

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on June 28th

June 28, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 28, 1917 was M-I-S-S-I-S-S-I-P-P-I by Anna Wheaton, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

1. Anna Wheaton - M-I-S-S-I-S-S-I-P-P-I
2. Prince's Orchestra - American Republic March
3. Byron G. Harlan - With His Hands in His Pockets and His Pockets in His Pants

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 28th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 28, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 28, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 28, 1917 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 28, 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 June 28, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 01:15 pm and setting at 12:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 05, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Jul 04, 1917.

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Your place in the Universe on June 28, 1917

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Someone born on June 28, 1917 is:

107 years 10 months old,

or 1294 months and 26 days old,

or 5630 weeks and 2 days old,

or 39412 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 28, 1917?

There are 35 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 28, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on June 28, 1917.

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