What happened on Tuesday November 20, 1917?

Here's what happened on November 20, 1917:

• First Mass Tank Attack in Military History The British 3rd Army launched a groundbreaking military operation, deploying 381 tanks alongside six infantry divisions in a coordinated assault on German trenches near Cambrai, France. This innovative attack marked a pivotal moment in warfare, demonstrating the potential of mechanized armored warfare.
• World War I: Battle of Cambrai Begins British forces initiated an attack on German positions during World War I. Initially making significant progress, the British forces were eventually pushed back by German defenders, highlighting the complex and dynamic nature of trench warfare.
• First Tank Battle in Military History The first recorded tank battle took place, signaling a revolutionary transformation in military tactics and technology during World War I.
• Ukrainian Republic Declared On this historic day, the Ukrainian Republic was officially proclaimed, marking a significant moment in the nation's journey towards self-determination during the tumultuous period of World War I and the Russian Revolution.

Events in 1917

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

Magazines from Nov. 20, 1917

Newspapers from Nov. 20, 1917

November 20, 1917 was a Tuesday and it was the 324th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 20, 1917 can also be written as 11/20/1917 in the US and as 20/11/1917 in UK and Europe.

November 20, 1917 in November 1917 calendar

Famous people born on November 20, 1917:

• Robert Byrd

  Legendary American politician who was the longest-serving senator in U.S.

• Leonard Jimmie Savage

  American mathematician (d. 1971).

• Erich Leo Lehmann

  American statistician (d. 2009).

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on November 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 20, 1917 was Hush-a-Bye Ma Baby (The Missouri Waltz) by Henry Burr & Albert Campbell, according to the music chart for the week November 19th and November 25th.

1. Henry Burr & Albert Campbell - Hush-a-Bye Ma Baby (The Missouri Waltz)
2. Helen Louise & Frank Ferera - Along the Way to Waikiki
3. Prince's Orchestra - For the Freedom of the World Over There
4. Columbia Stellar Quartet - Tramp, Tramp, Tramp (The Boys Are Marching)
5. Ignace Jan Paderewski - Chopin Etude in G Flat Major

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 20th is Scorpio.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 20, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 11:42 am and setting at 10:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 30, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Nov 28, 1917.

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Your place in the Universe on November 20, 1917

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Someone born on November 20, 1917 is:

107 years 5 months old,

or 1289 months and 14 days old,

or 5606 weeks and 5 days old,

or 39247 days old,

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

There are 200 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday November 20th 2025.

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

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

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