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see horoscope and birth chart for October 17, 1918What happened on Thursday October 17, 1918?
About October 17th, 1918, in brief:
- Historical events: Members of the Choctaw tribe became the first Native American Code Talkers, utilizing their native language for secure radio communications during World War I, a groundbreaking military communication strategy.
- Day of the week: October 17th, 1918 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Over There by Enrico Caruso
- Popular movie: Shoulder Arms directed by Charles Chaplin
More about October 17th, 1918? See below for more news and curiosities on October 17th, 1918.
Table of contents
- October 17, 1918: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 17, 1918?
- Who was born on October 17, 1918?
- October 17, 1918: What famous people died on that day?
- October 17, 1918: Number 1 song on that day
- October 17, 1918: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 17, 1918: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 17, 1918?
- Back in 1918
October 17, 1918: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 17, 1918:
- First Native American Code Talkers in World War I Members of the Choctaw tribe became the first Native American Code Talkers, utilizing their native language for secure radio communications during World War I, a groundbreaking military communication strategy.
- Yugoslavia Declares Republic In a significant political transformation during the aftermath of World War I, Yugoslavia proclaimed itself a republic, signaling the end of monarchical rule and the emergence of a new national identity.
- King Albert of Belgium Enters Ostend King Albert I of Belgium entered the coastal city of Ostend, symbolizing the liberation of Belgian territories during the final stages of World War I and marking a moment of national pride.
- De Kooy Airport Established De Kooy Airport, located in the Netherlands, was officially opened, marking an important milestone in Dutch aviation infrastructure during the final stages of World War I.
October 17, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was October 17, 1918?
October 17, 1918 was a Thursday and it was the 290th day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 17, 1918 can also be written as 10/17/1918 in the US and as 17/10/1918 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on October 17, 1918?
Famous people born on October 17, 1918:
- Rita Hayworth
Iconic Hollywood actress and pin-up model who was a major sex symbol during World War II, known for her stunning beauty and memorable film...
- Louis Althusser
Influential French Marxist philosopher who made significant contributions to critical theory and cultural studies, known for his work on...
- Ralph Wilson
Prominent American sports executive who founded the Buffalo Bills NFL team and was a key figure in the development of professional football.
October 17, 1918: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 17, 1918:
- Malak Hifni Nasif
Egyptian poet and author (b. 1886).
- Luigi Nono
- Alfonso Garofalo
October 17, 1918: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 17, 1918 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 14th and October 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 17, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1918 was Over There by Enrico Caruso, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.
- Enrico Caruso - Over There
October 17, 1918: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.
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Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
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 17, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Horse personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthOctober 17, 1918: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 17, 1918 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 17, 1918 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 17, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 04:37 pm and setting at 05:32 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 20, 1918 while the next full moon would come on Oct 19, 1918.
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Your place in the Universe on October 17, 1918
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Someone born on October 17, 1918 is:
106 years 6 months old,
or 1278 months and 18 days old,
or 5559 weeks and 4 days old,
or 38917 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 1918?
There are 165 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 17th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 1918?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 17, 1918.
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