What happened on Monday October 17, 1921?

Here's what happened on October 17, 1921:

• Soviet Russia Grants Crimean Independence In a notable diplomatic move, Soviet Russia officially agreed to recognize the independence of Crimea. This decision represented an early stage of geopolitical negotiations in the region, setting a precedent for future territorial discussions in the post-World War I era.
• The Blue Boy Painting Sold at Auction Thomas Gainsborough's iconic masterpiece 'The Blue Boy', one of the most renowned paintings in British art history, was sold at auction to an American art dealer. This transaction marked a significant moment in art trade, symbolizing the transatlantic cultural exchange of fine art during the early 20th century.
• Birth of Tom Poston Tom Poston was born in Columbus, Ohio. He would later become a renowned comedic actor, famously known for his work on the Steve Allen Show and the popular sitcom Newhart, making significant contributions to American television comedy.

Events in 1921

October 17, 1921: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 17, 1921

Newspapers from Oct. 17, 1921

October 17, 1921 was a Monday and it was the 290th day of the year 1921 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1921 can also be written as 10/17/1921 in the US and as 17/10/1921 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 1921 in October 1921 calendar

Famous people born on October 17, 1921:

• Tom Poston

  American comedian and actor best known for his Emmy-winning performance on 'The Steve Allen Show'.

Famous people born in 1921

Famous people born on October 17th

Famous people died on October 17, 1921:

• Edward John Bevan
• Katherine Griffith
• Yaa Asantewaa
• Étienne Jourde
• Julius Kronberg

Famous people who died in 1921

Famous people who died on October 17th

October 17, 1921: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1921 was All By Myself by Benny Krueger & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

1. Benny Krueger & His Orchestra - All By Myself
2. Sam Ash - They Needed a Song Bird in Heaven (So God Took Caruso Away)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

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October 17, 1921: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 1921 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 17, 1921 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 17, 1921 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, 1921 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:46 pm and setting at 07:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 16, 1921 while the next full moon would come on Nov 15, 1921.

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Your place in the Universe on October 17, 1921

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Someone born on October 17, 1921 is:

103 years 6 months old,

or 1242 months and 27 days old,

or 5404 weeks and 2 days old,

or 37830 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 1921?

There are 156 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, 1921?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 17, 1921.

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