What happened this day in history February 24, 1917

What are the important events that happened on February 24, 1917? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

February 24, 1917: Facts & Myths About This Day

February 24, 1917 is the 55th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 310 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is February 11, 1917 – a Saturday. 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 ‘pentacontapentagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $376.54. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Pisces is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Amethyst is the modern birthstone for this month. Bloodstone 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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February 24, 1917 Historical Events

  • 1917
    World War I: The U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom is given the Zimmermann Telegram, in which Germany pledges to ensure the return of New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona to Mexico if Mexico declares war on the United States.

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