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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: On October 17, 1941, the USS Kearny was torpedoed by a German U-boat, marking the first naval casualty for the United States during World War II. The attack resulted in the deaths of 11 crew members.
- 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: Sergeant York directed by Howard Hawks
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- 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 On October 17, 1941, the USS Kearny was torpedoed by a German U-boat, marking the first naval casualty for the United States during World War II. The attack resulted in the deaths of 11 crew members. source: britannica.com
- German forces capture Odessa in Soviet Union On October 17, 1941, German forces captured the strategic port city of Odessa in the Soviet Union. This victory was significant for the Axis powers in their campaign against the Soviet Union during World War II. source: britannica.com
- German U-boat attacks US destroyer Kearney On October 17, 1941, the German submarine U-568 torpedoed the USS Kearny, a U.S. Navy destroyer, off the coast of Iceland. The attack resulted in the deaths of 11 sailors and injuries to 22 others. The Kearny managed to return to port for repairs. source: en.wikipedia.org
- German troops execute male villagers in Kerdyllia, Greece On October 17, 1941, German troops executed male villagers in Kerdyllia, Greece, as part of reprisals against resistance activities. This event exemplified the brutal tactics employed by occupying forces during World War II. source: britannica.com
October 17, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from October 1941
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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:
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Earl Thomas ConleyRenowned American country music singer-songwriter who made significant contributions to the country music genre during the 1980s and early...
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Jim SealsMember of the famous soft rock duo Seals & Crofts, known for hits like 'Summer Breeze'.
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Henri HurandFrench administrative official who was involved in the Furiani-Bastia case, serving as secretary general for the Nord prefecture and later...
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Pierluigi Ciocca
October 17, 1941: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 17, 1941:
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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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Someone born on October 17, 1941 is:
84 years 9 months old,
or 1017 months and 22 days old,
or 4425 weeks and 1 day old,
or 30976 days old,
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Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 1941?
There are 70 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 17th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
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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The history attached to October 17, 1941 includes USS Kearny torpedoed in first US naval casualty of World War II, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
Cinema from the world of October 17, 1941 included Sergeant York, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
October 17, 1941 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Earl Thomas Conley, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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