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see horoscope and birth chart for October 17, 1941What happened on Friday October 17, 1941?
About October 17th, 1941, in brief:
- Historical events: The USS Kearny (DD-432) was torpedoed by German submarine U-568 near Iceland, resulting in eleven American sailors killed. This event marked the first direct military casualties for the United States in World War II, significantly escalating tensions between the US and Nazi Germany.
- Day of the week: October 17th, 1941 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- Popular movie: Tenebre directed by Dario Argento
More about October 17th, 1941? See below for more news and curiosities on October 17th, 1941.
Table of contents
- October 17, 1941: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 17, 1941?
- Who was born on October 17, 1941?
- October 17, 1941: What famous people died on that day?
- October 17, 1941: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 17, 1941: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 17, 1941?
- Back in 1941
October 17, 1941: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 17, 1941:
- USS Kearny Torpedoed in First US Naval Casualty of World War II The USS Kearny (DD-432) was torpedoed by German submarine U-568 near Iceland, resulting in eleven American sailors killed. This event marked the first direct military casualties for the United States in World War II, significantly escalating tensions between the US and Nazi Germany.
- German Forces Capture Odessa in Soviet Union During World War II, German forces successfully captured the strategic port city of Odessa in the Soviet Union, marking a significant moment in the Eastern Front campaign.
- German Troops Execute Male Villagers in Kerdyllia, Greece In a brutal act of wartime violence, German troops systematically executed the entire male population of the villages in Kerdyllia, Serres region, Greece, demonstrating the extreme brutality of the Nazi occupation.
October 17, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was October 17, 1941?
October 17, 1941 was a Friday and it was the 290th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 17, 1941 can also be written as 10/17/1941 in the US and as 17/10/1941 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on October 17, 1941?
Famous people born on October 17, 1941:
- Earl Thomas Conley
Renowned American country music singer-songwriter who made significant contributions to the country music genre during the 1980s and early...
- Jim Seals
Member of the famous soft rock duo Seals & Crofts, known for hits like 'Summer Breeze'.
- Henri Hurand
French administrative official who was involved in the Furiani-Bastia case, serving as secretary general for the Nord prefecture and later...
- Pierluigi Ciocca
October 17, 1941: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 17, 1941:
- John Stanley Plaskett
- Mayy Ziyade
- Guglielmo Zuelli
October 17, 1941: 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, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Snake personality and how the Metal 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, 1941: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 17, 1941 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 17, 1941 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, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 02:31 am and setting at 04:14 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 05, 1941 while the next full moon would come on Nov 04, 1941.
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Your place in the Universe on October 17, 1941
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Someone born on October 17, 1941 is:
83 years 6 months old,
or 1002 months and 18 days old,
or 4359 weeks and 3 days old,
or 30516 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 1941?
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, 1941?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 17, 1941.
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