What happened on Monday October 08, 1917?

Here's what happened on October 08, 1917:

• Trotsky Leads Petrograd Soviet Leon Trotsky was named Chairman of the Petrograd Soviet, a critical moment in the Russian Revolution. This position solidified his influential role in the Bolshevik leadership and the impending October Revolution.
• German U-Boat Attacks in St. George's Channel German submarine SM U-96 conducted a devastating attack in the St. George's Channel, sinking two British cargo ships: SS Memphian and SS Greldon. The attacks resulted in the tragic loss of 60 crew members, highlighting the brutal maritime warfare during World War I.
• Birth of Rodney Porter, Nobel Laureate Biochemist Rodney Robert Porter, a distinguished English biochemist, was born. He would later become a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1972 for his groundbreaking work on the structure of antibodies. Porter made significant contributions to immunology and passed away in 1985.
• German Submarine Sinks British Cargo Ship German submarine SM U-57 attacked and sank the British cargo ship SS Richard de Larrinaga in the Atlantic Ocean, resulting in the loss of 35 crew members. This incident further exemplified the intense naval warfare of World War I.
• Royal Flying Corps Expands Air Squadrons The Royal Flying Corps expanded its aerial capabilities by establishing two new air squadrons: No. 90 and No. 107. This development was part of the ongoing military aviation advancements during World War I.
• Danny Murtaugh's Baseball Career Begins Danny Murtaugh, who would become a notable baseball manager for the Pittsburgh Pirates, started his professional journey. Murtaugh would later lead the Pirates to World Series championships in 1960 and 1971.

Events in 1917

October 08, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 08, 1917

Newspapers from Oct. 08, 1917

October 08, 1917 was a Monday and it was the 281st day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 1917 can also be written as 10/8/1917 in the US and as 8/10/1917 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 1917 in October 1917 calendar

Famous people born on October 08, 1917:

• Rodney Porter

  Nobel Prize laureate in Physiology or Medicine, renowned for groundbreaking work in biochemistry.

• Billy Conn

  Famous light heavyweight boxer known as the 'Pittsburgh Kid', renowned for his speed and skill in the ring.

• Rodney Robert Porter

  English biochemist and physiologist, nobel prize laureate (d. 1985).

• Danny Murtaugh

  Renowned Pittsburgh Pirates baseball manager who led the team to significant success during his career.

• June Allyson

  Popular Hollywood actress of the 1940s and 1950s, known for her charming and girl-next-door persona.

• Walter Lord

  Prominent American historian and author best known for his detailed accounts of historical events like the Titanic disaster.

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on October 8th

October 08, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 1917 was Darktown Strutters' Ball by Original Dixieland Jazz Band, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

1. Original Dixieland Jazz Band - Darktown Strutters' Ball
2. Peerless Quartet - Over There
3. Orpheus Quartet - For the Freedom of the World

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.

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October 08, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 08, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 08, 1917 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 08, 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 October 08, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 10:45 pm and setting at 02:15 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on October 08, 1917

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Someone born on October 08, 1917 is:

107 years 7 months old,

or 1291 months and 6 days old,

or 5614 weeks and 2 days old,

or 39300 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 08, 1917?

There are 147 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 08, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 08, 1917.

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