What happened this day in history April 6, 1917

What are the important events that happened on April 6, 1917? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

April 6, 1917: Facts & Myths About This Day

April 6, 1917 is the 96th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 269 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is March 24, 1917 – a Friday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘enneacontahexagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $3,800.50. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Aries is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Diamond is the modern birthstone for this month. Opal is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Snake is the mythical animal and Fire is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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April 6, 1917 Historical Events

  • 1917
    World War I: The United States declares war on Germany (see President Woodrow Wilson’s address to Congress).

Who were born on April 6, 1917?

  • 1917
    Leonora Carrington, British-born surrealist painter

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