What happened on Friday August 17, 1928?

About August 17th, 1928, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 17, 1928, representatives from 15 nations gathered in Paris to sign the landmark Kellogg–Briand Pact, a diplomatic agreement that aimed to renounce war as a means of resolving international disputes. Named after U.S. Secretary of State Frank B. Kellogg and French Foreign Minister Aristide Briand, the treaty was a significant attempt to promote peaceful conflict resolution in the aftermath of World War I.
  • Day of the week: August 17th, 1928 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Champagne directed by Alfred Hitchcock

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August 17, 1928: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 17, 1928:

  • Kellogg–Briand Pact Signed in Paris On August 17, 1928, representatives from 15 nations gathered in Paris to sign the landmark Kellogg–Briand Pact, a diplomatic agreement that aimed to renounce war as a means of resolving international disputes. Named after U.S. Secretary of State Frank B. Kellogg and French Foreign Minister Aristide Briand, the treaty was a significant attempt to promote peaceful conflict resolution in the aftermath of World War I.
  • British Air Defense Vulnerability Exposed During aerial maneuvers over London on August 17, 1928, military experts conducted a critical assessment of Britain's air defense capabilities. The consensus was that the existing defensive infrastructure was inadequate and potentially vulnerable to potential aerial threats, highlighting significant strategic concerns for the British military.

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August 17, 1928: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 17, 1928?


August 17, 1928 was a Friday and it was the 230th day of the year 1928 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1928 can also be written as 8/17/1928 in the US and as 17/8/1928 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1928 in August 1928 calendar

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Who was born on August 17, 1928?


Famous people born on August 17, 1928:

  • T. J. Anderson

    Prominent American composer, conductor, and music educator who made significant contributions to contemporary classical music.

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August 17, 1928: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 17, 1928:

  • Emma Carelli
  • Francesco Ghittoni
  • George Otto Trevelyan
  • Frank Urson

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August 17, 1928: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

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August 17, 1928: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1928 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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August 17, 1928: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 17, 1928 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 1928 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 August 17, 1928 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 08:06 am and setting at 09:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 01, 1928 while the next full moon would come on Aug 31, 1928.

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How old is someone born on August 17, 1928?


Someone born on August 17, 1928 is:

96 years 8 months old,

or 1160 months and 2 days old,

or 5044 weeks and 1 day old,

or 35309 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1928?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1928?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 17, 1928.

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