What happened on Sunday April 29, 1917?

Here's what happened on April 29, 1917:

• French Army Mutiny of 1917 A significant mutiny erupted within the French army from April 29 to May 20, 1917, reflecting the profound war fatigue and deteriorating morale among French soldiers. This widespread rebellion was triggered by exhaustion, high casualty rates, and frustration with seemingly futile offensive operations. The mutiny involved approximately 50,000 soldiers and represented a critical moment in French military history, ultimately leading to changes in military leadership and strategy.
• Philippe Pétain Appointed Chief of French General Staff During a critical period of World War I, General Philippe Pétain was appointed as the Chief of the French General Staff on April 29, 1917. This appointment came at a pivotal moment when French military morale was extremely low following significant casualties and strategic setbacks on the Western Front. Pétain was known for his defensive military strategies and his ability to restore discipline and confidence among troops.

Events in 1917

April 29, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 29, 1917

Newspapers from Apr. 29, 1917

April 29, 1917 was a Sunday and it was the 119th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 29, 1917 can also be written as 4/29/1917 in the US and as 29/4/1917 in UK and Europe.

April 29, 1917 in April 1917 calendar

Famous people born on April 29, 1917:

• Celeste Holm

  Renowned American actress who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and was a versatile performer in theater and film.

• Urie Bronfenbrenner

  Influential Russian-American psychologist who revolutionized developmental psychology with his ecological systems theory.

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on April 29th

Famous people died on April 29, 1917:

• Florence Farr

  British actress, composer and director (b. 1860).

• Vladimir Francevič Ėrn

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on April 29th

April 29, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 29, 1917 was In the Sweet Long Ago by James F. Harrison & James Reed, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

1. James F. Harrison & James Reed - In the Sweet Long Ago
2. Prince's Orchestra - Marche Slave, Part 1

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 29th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 29, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 29, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 29, 1917 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 29, 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 April 29, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 11:39 am and setting at 01:34 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 07, 1917 while the next full moon would come on May 07, 1917.

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Your place in the Universe on April 29, 1917

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Someone born on April 29, 1917 is:

107 years 10 months old,

or 1294 months and 16 days old,

or 5629 weeks

or 39403 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 29, 1917?

There are 44 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 29, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on April 29, 1917.

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