What happened on Wednesday November 07, 1917?

About November 7th, 1917, in brief:

  • Historical events: In Petrograd, Russia, Bolshevik leaders Vladimir Lenin and Leon Trotsky lead a revolutionary uprising, overthrowing the Provisional Government. This pivotal moment marks the beginning of communist rule in Russia, using the Julian calendar date of October 25 but occurring on November 7 in the Gregorian calendar.
  • Day of the week: November 7th, 1917 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Somewhere in France is Daddy by Peerless Quartet
  • Popular movie: Reaching for the Moon directed by John Emerson

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November 07, 1917: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 07, 1917:

  • Russian Revolution: Bolsheviks Overthrow Provisional Government In Petrograd, Russia, Bolshevik leaders Vladimir Lenin and Leon Trotsky lead a revolutionary uprising, overthrowing the Provisional Government. This pivotal moment marks the beginning of communist rule in Russia, using the Julian calendar date of October 25 but occurring on November 7 in the Gregorian calendar.
  • British Capture Gaza in World War I The Third Battle of Gaza concludes with British forces successfully capturing Gaza from the Ottoman Empire, a strategic victory in the Middle Eastern theater of World War I.
  • Birth of Helen Suzman Helen Suzman is born in Germiston, Gauteng, who would later become a prominent South African Member of Parliament and renowned anti-apartheid campaigner, playing a crucial role in challenging the apartheid system.
  • First Successful Blood Transfusion in the United States Medical history is made with the first successful blood transfusion performed in the United States, a significant milestone in medical science and healthcare.
  • First National Hockey League Game The National Hockey League (NHL) holds its inaugural game in Montreal, Canada, marking the beginning of what would become a major professional sports league in North America.

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November 07, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was November 07, 1917?


November 07, 1917 was a Wednesday and it was the 311th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 07, 1917 can also be written as 11/7/1917 in the US and as 7/11/1917 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on November 07, 1917?


Famous people born on November 07, 1917:

  • Edie Beale

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  • Edith Bouvier Beale
  • Helen Suzman

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November 07, 1917: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 07, 1917:

  • Vincenzo Grossi

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November 07, 1917: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 07, 1917 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 5th and November 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

November 07, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 07, 1917 was Somewhere in France is Daddy by Peerless Quartet, according to the music chart for the week November 5th and November 11th.

  1. - Somewhere in France is Daddy youtube
  2. - Gems from Ziegfeld Follies of 1917 youtube
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November 07, 1917: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 7th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 07, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 07, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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November 07, 1917: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on November 07, 1917 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 07, 1917 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 November 07, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 11:35 pm and setting at 01:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 30, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Nov 28, 1917.

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How old is someone born on November 07, 1917?


Someone born on November 07, 1917 is:

107 years 6 months old,

or 1290 months and 7 days old,

or 5610 weeks

or 39270 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 07, 1917?

There are 177 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday November 7th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 07, 1917?

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