What happened on Thursday October 11, 1917?

Here's what happened on October 11, 1917:

• United States Army Division Formations The United States Army officially established three new infantry divisions: the 28th, 30th, and 31st Divisions, significantly expanding its military organizational structure in preparation for World War I combat operations.
• Operation Albion: German Baltic Sea Invasion During World War I, a German amphibious force launched Operation Albion by landing at Tagalaht on the island of Saaremaa in the Russian-controlled West Estonian archipelago. The strategic objective was to capture the islands and establish a potential launching point for an attack on Petrograd (modern-day St. Petersburg).
• Armenian National Congress Meeting The Armenian National Congress convened in Tbilisi, Georgia, to deliberate and determine the future role and political positioning of the Armenian population in the context of the disintegrating Russian Imperial governance during the tumultuous period of the Russian Revolution.
• Royal Flying Corps No. 41 Wing Establishment The Royal Flying Corps established the No. 41 Wing, with Lieutenant-Colonel Cyril Newall appointed as its commanding officer, further expanding British aerial military capabilities during World War I.
• Richmond Professional Institute Founded The Richmond Professional Institute was established in Richmond, Virginia, as a specialized medical and healthcare professional educational institution, contributing to the advancement of professional medical training in the United States.

Events in 1917

October 11, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 11, 1917

Newspapers from Oct. 11, 1917

October 11, 1917 was a Thursday and it was the 284th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 11, 1917 can also be written as 10/11/1917 in the US and as 11/10/1917 in UK and Europe.

October 11, 1917 in October 1917 calendar

Famous people born on October 11, 1917:

• Thelonious Monk

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Famous people born in 1917

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October 11, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 11, 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 11th is Libra.

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October 11, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 11, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 11, 1917 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 11, 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 11, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 01:45 am and setting at 03:30 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 11, 1917

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Someone born on October 11, 1917 is:

107 years 6 months old,

or 1290 months and 12 days old,

or 5610 weeks and 6 days old,

or 39276 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 11, 1917?

There are 171 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 11, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 11, 1917.

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