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1917 in Wales

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1917
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Wales
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1917 in
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This article is about the particular significance of the year 1917 to Wales and its people.

Incumbents

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Events

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Arts and literature

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  • Papur Pawb ceases publication.

Awards

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New books

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Music

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Sport

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  • Boxing: on 28 May Freddie Welsh is knocked out at the Manhattan Athletic Club, losing his world lightweight title after three years as champion.

Births

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Deaths

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See also

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References

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