The temperature on September 18, 1917 was between 14.1 °C and 17.0 °C and averaged 15.5 °C. There was 2.5 mm of rain. The average windspeed was 4 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the south-southwest. 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.
January 11 » The Kingsland munitions factory explosion occurs as a result of sabotage.
January 19 » Silvertown explosion: A blast at a munitions factory in London kills 73 and injures over 400. The resulting fire causes over £2,000,000 worth of damage.
May 18 » World War I: The Selective Service Act of 1917 is passed, giving the President of the United States the power of conscription.
October 15 » World War I: Dutch dancer Mata Hari is executed by France for espionage.
November 28 » The Estonian Provincial Assembly declares itself the sovereign power of Estonia.
December 20 » Cheka, the first Soviet secret police force, is founded.
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