What happened on Saturday November 17, 1917?

Here's what happened on November 17, 1917:

• Lenin Restricts Press Freedom Vladimir Lenin defended the Bolshevik government's decision to temporarily suspend freedom of the press, a critical moment in the Russian Revolution that signaled the emerging authoritarian nature of the new communist regime. This action was part of broader efforts to consolidate political control and suppress opposition voices.
• Battle of Nabi Samweil The Battle of Nabi Samweil was a significant engagement in Palestine during World War I, lasting from November 17 to November 24, 1917. This battle was part of the British campaign to capture Jerusalem from Ottoman control, representing a crucial moment in the Middle Eastern theater of the war.
• Death of Auguste Rodin Auguste Rodin, the renowned French sculptor famous for iconic works like 'The Thinker' and 'The Kiss', passed away in Meudon, France. His innovative approach to sculpture revolutionized modern art by emphasizing emotional expressiveness and breaking from classical sculptural traditions.
• Naval Engagement near Heligoland A naval skirmish between British and German light cruisers occurred off the coast of Heligoland on November 17, 1917, during World War I. This engagement was part of the ongoing naval warfare in the North Sea, highlighting the continuous maritime tensions between the two naval powers.

Events in 1917

November 17, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 17, 1917

Newspapers from Nov. 17, 1917

November 17, 1917 was a Saturday and it was the 321st day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 17, 1917 can also be written as 11/17/1917 in the US and as 17/11/1917 in UK and Europe.

November 17, 1917 in November 1917 calendar

Famous people died on November 17, 1917:

• Auguste Rodin

  French master sculptor, francoise.

• Garibaldo Affanni
• Gino Barbieri
• Giuseppe Carle
• Charles Holroyd

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on November 17th

November 17, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 17, 1917 was Darktown Strutters' Ball by Brown Brothers, according to the music chart for the week November 12th and November 18th.

1. Brown Brothers - Darktown Strutters' Ball
2. Prince's Orchestra - Beale Street Blues

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 17th 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 17, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 17, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 17, 1917 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 17, 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 17, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 09:37 am and setting at 08:10 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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Someone born on November 17, 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 17, 1917?

There are 177 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday November 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 17, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on November 17, 1917.

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