What happened on Thursday December 20, 1917?

Here's what happened on December 20, 1917:

• Establishment of Cheka: Soviet Secret Police On December 20, 1917, the Cheka (All-Russian Extraordinary Commission for Combating Counter-Revolution and Sabotage) was officially founded by the Bolshevik government. Led by Felix Dzerzhinsky, this secret police organization became a critical instrument of state control during the Russian Revolution and early Soviet period, responsible for suppressing political opposition and enforcing revolutionary policies.
• Shepherdsville Train Disaster On December 20, 1917, a catastrophic train wreck occurred in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, resulting in 49 fatalities and an equal number of injuries. This tragic incident stands as the deadliest train accident of the year, highlighting the significant transportation safety challenges of the early 20th century.

Events in 1917

December 20, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 20, 1917

Newspapers from Dec. 20, 1917

December 20, 1917 was a Thursday and it was the 354th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 1917 can also be written as 12/20/1917 in the US and as 20/12/1917 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 1917 in December 1917 calendar

Famous people born on December 20, 1917:

• David Bohm

  A groundbreaking quantum physicist who revolutionized quantum mechanics through his theory of the implicate order and profound philosophical...

• Audrey Totter

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on December 20th

Famous people died on December 20, 1917:

• Lucien Petit-Breton

  French road cycling racer, who won both the tour de france 1907 and 1908, becoming first to win it twice.

• Carlo Gorio

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on December 20th

December 20, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 1917 was The Crucifix by John McCormack & Reinald Werrenrath, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

1. John McCormack & Reinald Werrenrath - The Crucifix
2. Marion Harris - They Go Wild, Simply Wild, Over Me
3. Boston Symphony Orchestra - Lohengrin, Act III Prelude

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 20, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 20, 1917 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 1917 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 December 20, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 11:15 am and setting at 11:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Dec 28, 1917.

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Your place in the Universe on December 20, 1917

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Someone born on December 20, 1917 is:

107 years 4 months old,

or 1288 months and 24 days old,

or 5603 weeks and 6 days old,

or 39227 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 20, 1917?

There are 220 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 20, 1917.

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