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Births on June 16

1917Jun, 16

Irving Penn

Irving Penn, American photographer (d. 2009)
Irving Penn (June 16, 1917 – October 7, 2009) was an American photographer known for his fashion photography, portraits, and still lifes. Penn's career included work at Vogue magazine, and independent advertising work for clients including Issey Miyake and Clinique. His work has been exhibited internationally and continues to inform the art of photography.

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Events on 1917

  • 22Jan

    Woodrow Wilson

    World War I: President Woodrow Wilson of the still-neutral United States calls for "peace without victory" in Europe.
  • 15Mar

    Nicholas II of Russia

    Tsar Nicholas II of Russia abdicates the Russian throne ending the 304-year Romanov dynasty.
  • 2Apr

    Woodrow Wilson

    World War I: United States President Woodrow Wilson asks the U.S. Congress for a declaration of war on Germany.
  • 5Jun

    Conscription

    World War I: Conscription begins in the United States as "Army registration day".
  • 27Jul

    Battle of Passchendaele

    The Allies reach the Yser Canal at the Battle of Passchendaele.