Wednesday October 17, 1928: on this day

October 17, 1928 was the 291st day of the year 1928, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 17, 1928 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 17, 1928, who was born and died on October 17, 1928, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 1928, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Show People, directed by King Vidor), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 17th, 1928 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 17, 1928?


October 17, 1928 was a Wednesday and it was the 291st day of the year 1928 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1928 can also be written as 10/17/1928 in the US and as 17/10/1928 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 1928 in October 1928 calendar

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


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

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

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

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


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The moon phase on October 17, 1928 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1928 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 09:56 am and setting at 08:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 29, 1928 while the next full moon would come on Oct 28, 1928.

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Who was born on October 17, 1928?


Famous people born on October 17, 1928:

  • Jimmy Breslin

    Jimmy Breslin was an American journalist and author known for his newspaper columns and his Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage of the 1969...

  • Santiago Stevenson

    Panamanian singer and minister (d. 2007).

  • Alejandro Végh Villegas

    Uruguayan politician (d. 2017).

  • James "Junior" Gilliam American baseball player (Brooklyn Dodgers

    National league rookie of the year 1953.

  • Eli Elandon

    Belgium sport champion.

  • Bob Schnelker

    American football player, tight-end, coach, philadelphia eagles, nygians, mn vikings, and more.

  • Zacharias J de Beer

    South african physician / mp (dp).

  • Ivan Marinov

    Composer.

  • Julie Adams in Iowa

    Usa; actress (away all boats and black rose).

  • Bobby Walston

    American college and pro football player.

  • Don Collier
  • Giovanni Francesco Pala
  • Gabriella Folliero
  • Ali Kafi (علي حسين كافي)
  • José María Peralta López

Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Felicity Jones
    Felicity Jones

    Felicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...

  • Wyclef Jean
    Wyclef Jean

    Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.

  • Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.

  • Rob Marshall
    Rob Marshall

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Evel Knievel
    Evel Knievel

    American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.

  • Mike Judge
    Mike Judge

    American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.

  • Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur

    American singer and actress (d. 1991).

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October 17, 1928: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 95 years 6 months old,

or 1146 months and 3 days old,

or 4983 weeks and 3 days old,

or 34884 days old,

if you were born on October 17, 1928.

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

There are 180 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 17, 1928:

  • Frank Dicksee

    English illustrator and painter (d. 1928).

  • Piero Giacosa
  • Joseph A. Martin

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

Famous deaths on October 17th:

  • Danièle Delorme
    Danièle Delorme

    French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

  • Teresa Brewer
    Teresa Brewer

    American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

  • Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson

    British actress (born in 1906).

  • John Stuart
    John Stuart

    Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).

  • Anne Crawford
    Anne Crawford

    Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).

  • Nathanyl Chopin

    Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.

  • Elijah Cummings

    Elijah Cummings was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S.

  • Chadric Chopin

    Chadric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, known for his innovative and expressive piano compositions.

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October 17, 1928: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 17, 1928:

  • United States - Black Poetry Day
  • UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
  • French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn

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October 17, 1928: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 17, 1928 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Show People

Show People

Release year: 1928

Directed by: King Vidor

Starring: Marion Davies, William Haines, Dell Henderson, Paul Ralli

Country: United States of America

The Fall of the House of Usher

The Fall of the House of Usher

Release year: 1928

Directed by: Jean Epstein

Starring: Jean Debucourt, Marguerite Gance, Charles Lamy, Fournez-Goffard

Country: United States of America

Beggars of Life

Beggars of Life

Release year: 1928

Directed by: William A. Wellman

Starring: Wallace Beery, Louise Brooks, Richard Arlen, Blue Washington

Country: United States of America

The Singing Fool

The Singing Fool

Release year: 1928

Directed by: Lloyd Bacon

Starring: Al Jolson, Betty Bronson, Josephine Dunn, Arthur Housman

Our Dancing Daughters

Our Dancing Daughters

Release year: 1928

Directed by: Harry Beaumont

Starring: Joan Crawford, Johnny Mack Brown, Nils Asther, Dorothy Sebastian

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on October 17, 1928?

On October 17, 1928 the US President was Calvin Coolidge (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1928?

On October 17, 1928 the UK Prime Minister was Stanley Baldwin (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 17, 1928?

On October 17, 1928 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about October 17th?

October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),

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What happened in 1928?

1928 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Tri-City Rugby Football Union forms consisting of Moose Jaw, Regina andWinnipeg
  • Bradman scores 134 not out (225 mins, 13 fours) NSW vs. Vic
  • Bunion Run race from LA to NYC begins

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What was the calendar for October 1928?

October 1928 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Wednesday October 17, 1928