What happened on Saturday October 13, 1917?

Here's what happened on October 13, 1917:

• Soviet Military Establishment in Petrograd On October 13, 1917, the Soviets formally accepted the establishment of a military organization in Petrograd (now St. Petersburg), a critical development during the Russian Revolution that would significantly impact the political and military landscape of Russia.
• Miracle of the Sun at Fatima On October 13, 1917, a remarkable religious event occurred in Cova da Iria, Portugal, where an estimated 70,000 people witnessed what became known as the 'Miracle of the Sun'. Witnesses reported extraordinary atmospheric phenomena, including the sun appearing to spin, change colors, and move in unusual patterns in the sky. This event is considered a significant moment in Catholic religious history, particularly in the context of the Marian apparitions of Fatima.
• Birth of Laraine Day On October 13, 1917, Laraine Day was born in Utah. She would later become a notable actress, famous for her roles in the Dr. Kildare film series and the popular television show 'I've Got a Secret'.

Events in 1917

October 13, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 13, 1917

Newspapers from Oct. 13, 1917

October 13, 1917 was a Saturday and it was the 286th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 13, 1917 can also be written as 10/13/1917 in the US and as 13/10/1917 in UK and Europe.

October 13, 1917 in October 1917 calendar

Famous people born on October 13, 1917:

• Laraine Day

  Prominent Hollywood actress known for her roles in film noir and classic movies during the 1930s and 1940s, including notable performances...

• Burr Tillstrom

  Pioneering television puppeteer who created the beloved children's show 'Kukla, Fran and Ollie', a groundbreaking program that influenced...

• Denis Forman

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on October 13th

Famous people died on October 13, 1917:

• Florence La Badie

  American actress (born 1888).

• Ademaro Biano
• Orazio Comes
• Luigi Olivari
• Dante Viviani

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on October 13th

October 13, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 13, 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 13th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 13, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 13, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 13, 1917 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 13, 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 13, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:42 am and setting at 04:16 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 13, 1917

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Someone born on October 13, 1917 is:

107 years 6 months old,

or 1290 months and 22 days old,

or 5612 weeks and 2 days old,

or 39286 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 13, 1917?

There are 161 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 13, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 13, 1917.

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