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Friday January 17, 1908: on this day
January 17, 1908 was the 17th day of the year 1908, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.
Is January 17, 1908 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 17, 1908, who was born and died on January 17, 1908, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 1908, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Tom Sawyer, directed by Don Taylor), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 17th, 1908 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 17, 1908?
- January 17, 1908: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 17, 1908: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 17, 1908?
- January 17, 1908: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 17, 1908: What famous people died on that day?
- January 17, 1908: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 17, 1908: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 17, 1908?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1908?
- Who was the Pope on January 17, 1908?
What day of the week was January 17, 1908?
January 17, 1908 was a Friday and it was the 17th day of the year 1908 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 17, 1908 can also be written as 1/17/1908 in the US and as 17/1/1908 in UK and Europe.
January 17, 1908: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 17, 1908: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1908 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on January 17th, 1908 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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January 17, 1908: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 17, 1908 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 1908 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on January 17, 1908 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:11 pm and setting at 07:25 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 19, 1907 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 1908.
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Who was born on January 17, 1908?
Famous people born on January 17, 1908:
- Austin Coates
Austin Coates was a British author and diplomat known for his works on Asian history and culture.
- Cus D'Amato
American boxing trainer and manager (d. 1985).
- Antonio Pesenti
Italy sport champion.
- BEN
Vaudelney cartoonists.
- John Wheatley
He was a scottish labour politician and judge.
- Akkineni LV
Lakshmi varaprasada rao prasad producer.
- Michel Bernheim
- Charles Mersch
- Violet La Plante
- Will Burtin
Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:
![Michelle Obama]()
Michelle ObamaBarack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.
![James Earl Jones]()
James Earl JonesJames earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...
![Jim Carrey]()
Jim CarreyVersatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.
![Eartha Kitt]()
Eartha KittEartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...
![Françoise Hardy]()
Françoise HardyFrench actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.
![Shabba Ranks]()
Shabba RanksShabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
![Zooey Deschanel]()
Zooey DeschanelAmerican singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.
![Betty White]()
Betty WhiteAmerican actress.
![Sylvie Testud]()
Sylvie TestudFrench actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.
January 17, 1908: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 116 years 3 months old,
or 1395 months and 3 days old,
or 6066 weeks and 1 day old,
or 42463 days old,
if you were born on January 17, 1908.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1908?
There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1908?
You belong to the Interbellum Generation if you were born on January 17, 1908.
January 17, 1908: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 17, 1908:
- Ferdinand IV
Ferdinand iv of castile (d. 1312).
- Ferdinand IV SMJJBFLGRRJ
Ruler of toscane dies at 72.
- Ferdinando IV di Toscana
What famous deaths happened on January 17th?
Famous deaths on January 17th:
![Virginia Mayo]()
Virginia MayoAn American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.
![Richard Crenna]()
Richard CrennaAmerican actor.
![Evelyn Nesbit]()
Evelyn NesbitEvelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.
![Barbara Britton]()
Barbara BrittonActress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.
![Derek Fowlds]()
Derek FowldsBritish actor (b.1937).
![Suchitra Sen]()
Suchitra SenActress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.
![Faten Hamama]()
Faten HamamaEgyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).
- Wana Lumumba
Wana Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Barbara Jordan
Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 17th
January 17, 1908: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 17, 1908:
- Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
- Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
January 17, 1908: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 17, 1908 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Tom Sawyer
Release year: 1907
Directed by: Don Taylor
Robbery Under Arms
Release year: 1907
Directed by: Charles MacMahon
Starring: Jim Gerald, George Merriman, Lance Vane, William Duff
Country: Australia
Komm du kleines Kohlenmädchen
Release year: 1907
Dejá é jugar, ché, ché
Release year: 1907
Why Girls Leave Home
Release year: 1907
Starring: Robert Storm Petersen, Clara Nebelong, Viggo Larsen
Who was the US President on January 17, 1908?
On January 17, 1908 the US President was Theodore Roosevelt (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1908?
On January 17, 1908 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman (Liberal).
Who was the Pope on January 17, 1908?
On January 17, 1908 the Pope was Pius X.
What is special about January 17th?
January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on January 17th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
- 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
- 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.
What happened in 1908?
1908 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Russia takes part of Poland
- 1st time, ball signifying new year dropped at Times Square
- Canadian branch of the Royal Mint opens in Ottawa
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What was the calendar for January 1908?
January 1908 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
