Born in January 1917 - Zodiac Signs, Personality and Horoscopes

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January 1917 Tropical Ephemeris

What happened in January 1917

• January 9, 1917: The Ottoman Army garrison on the Sinai Peninsula was captured by the Egyptian Expeditionary Force, marking a significant victory for the British.
• January 10, 1917: Seven survivors of the Ross Sea party, part of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, were rescued after being stranded for months, highlighting the challenges and risks of polar exploration.
• January 11, 1917: The Kingsland Explosion, caused by unknown saboteurs, was a pivotal event leading to the United States' involvement in World War I, underscoring the growing tensions and international dynamics of the time.
• January 16, 1917: The Danish West Indies, comprising three islands, was sold to the United States for $25 million, marking a significant territorial acquisition and expansion of American influence in the Caribbean.
• January 22, 1917: U.S. President Woodrow Wilson's call for "peace without victory" in Germany during World War I reflected his vision for a just and lasting peace, shaping diplomatic efforts and postwar negotiations.
• January 25, 1917: The sinking of the British armed merchant ship SS Laurentic by mines off the coast of Ireland resulted in the tragic loss of 354 lives, highlighting the dangers faced by merchant vessels during wartime.
• January 26, 1917: The breaching of sea defences at the English village of Hallsands led to the destruction of most of its houses, rendering them uninhabitable and causing significant damage to the community.
• January 28, 1917: The United States ended its pursuit of Pancho Villa, a Mexican revolutionary leader, marking the conclusion of a military operation that aimed to capture or eliminate him.
• January 30, 1917: General Pershing's troops, deployed to Mexico in pursuit of Pancho Villa, began their withdrawal back to the United States, signaling the end of the military intervention.