The temperature on June 27, 1917 was between 7.0 °C and 19.8 °C and averaged 14.7 °C. There was 6.7 hours of sunshine (40%). The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the south. Source: KNMI
In The Netherlands , there was from August 29, 1913 to September 9, 1918 the cabinet Cort van der Linden, with Mr. P.W.A. Cort van der Linden (liberaal) as prime minister.
February 24 » World War I: The U.S. ambassador Walter Hines Page 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.
March 31 » According to the terms of the Treaty of the Danish West Indies, the islands become American possessions.
April 12 » World War I: Canadian forces successfully complete the taking of Vimy Ridge from the Germans.
May 13 » Three children report the first apparition of Our Lady of Fátima in Fátima, Portugal.
August 28 » Ten Suffragettes are arrested while picketing the White House.
October 15 » World War I: Dutch dancer Mata Hari is executed by France for espionage.
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