Born in May 1917 - Zodiac Signs, Personality and Horoscopes

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May 1917 Tropical Ephemeris

What happened in May 1917

• May 3, 1917: French Army mutinies mark a crisis in morale and effectiveness, weakening French military efforts in World War I.
• May 9, 1917: The Nivelle Offensive, a disastrous French offensive in World War I, is abandoned after heavy losses and widespread discontent.
• May 13, 1917: Eugenio Pacelli, later Pope Pius XII, is consecrated Archbishop, signaling his rise in the Catholic Church hierarchy.
• May 15, 1917: Robert Nivelle, the unpopular commander of the French Army, is replaced by Philippe Pétain, bringing a change in leadership and strategy.
• May 18, 1917: The Selective Service Act is passed in the United States, allowing the government to conscript men for military service, a significant step in the mobilization for World War I.
• May 21, 1917: The Great Atlanta Fire destroys over 300 acres, causing extensive damage and leaving thousands homeless, highlighting the need for improved fire prevention and safety measures.
• May 22, 1917: The Commissioned Officer Corps of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey is established, formalizing the organization's role in surveying and charting coastal waters.
• May 23, 1917: A month of civil unrest in Milan, Italy, ends with the Italian army suppressing anarchist and anti-war groups, highlighting the political and social tensions of the time.
• May 26, 1917: A tornado strikes Mattoon, Illinois, causing significant damage and loss of life, underscoring the vulnerability of communities to severe weather events.
• May 27, 1917: French Army mutinies continue as over 30,000 troops refuse to go to the trenches, further exacerbating the crisis in morale and discipline within the French military.