March 1917

Thursday 01:

U.S. government releases the plaintext of the Zimmermann Telegram to the public.

Friday 02:

1917 - Nicholas II of Russia abdicates the throne in favor of his brother Michael.

Sunday 04:

Jeannette Rankin of Montana becomes the first female member of the United States House of Representatives.

Monday 05:

Woodrow Wilson is inaugurated for a second term as President of the United States.

Thursday 08:

The United States Senate adopts the cloture rule in order to limit filibusters.

Sunday 11:

Baghdad falls to the Anglo-Indian forces commanded by General Maude.

Thursday 15:

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia abdicates himself and his son from the Russian throne and his brother the Grand Duke becomes Tsar.

Monday 26:

British troops are halted after 17,000 Turks block their advance.

Saturday 31:

The United States takes possession of the U.S. Virgin Islands after paying $25 million to Denmark.