Your place in the Universe on 1917
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Get your map!1917 (MCMXVII in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1917th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1917 a year special to you? Discover what 1917 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1917, 1917 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1917, how old is someone born in 1917 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1917.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1917 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
In 1917, Woodrow Wilson (Democrat) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from March 04, 1913 to March 04, 1921. His presidency led the U.S. through World War I and proposed the League of Nations for global peace.
In 1917 the UK Prime Minister was David Lloyd George (Liberal). His administration led the country to victory in World War I and laid the foundation for the League of Nations.
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1917 was Pope Benedict XV who had held the papacy since 1914. During his papacy, he worked tirelessly for peace during World War I and promoted humanitarian efforts for war victims.
The number 1 song in the USA in 1917, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was My Own Iona by Horace Wright
The most popular movie and box office hit was On Dangerous Ground by Robert Thornby
Someone born in 1917 is 108 years old this year.
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According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1917 was the Year of the Snake.
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