What happened on Thursday September 20, 1917?

Here's what happened on September 20, 1917:

• British Assault on Polygon Wood During World War I During the Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele), British forces launched a significant assault on Polygon Wood in France, a critical engagement in the Western Front of World War I, involving intense infantry and artillery combat.
• Red Auerbach's Birth Red Auerbach, a legendary American basketball coach and executive who would later become one of the most influential figures in NBA history, was born on this date. He would go on to lead the Boston Celtics to multiple championships and revolutionize professional basketball coaching.
• Sophia Loren's Birth Sophia Loren, an iconic Italian actress who would become a global cinema legend, was born on September 20, 1917. She would later win an Academy Award and become one of the most celebrated actresses of the 20th century.
• Paraguay Signs Buenos Aires Copyright Treaty Paraguay officially became a signatory to the Buenos Aires copyright treaty, marking an important moment in the country's intellectual property legal framework and international copyright protection.

Events in 1917

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

Magazines from Sep. 20, 1917

Newspapers from Sep. 20, 1917

September 20, 1917 was a Thursday and it was the 263rd day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 20, 1917 can also be written as 9/20/1917 in the US and as 20/9/1917 in UK and Europe.

September 20, 1917 in September 1917 calendar

Famous people born on September 20, 1917:

• Arnold "Red" Auerbach

  Legendary NBA coach and executive of the Boston Celtics.

• Red Auerbach

  Legendary NBA coach and executive who transformed the Boston Celtics, leading them to multiple championships and becoming a pivotal figure...

• Fernando Rey [Arambillet]

  Spanish actor from La Coruña, known for his diverse film roles.

• Fernando Rey

  Renowned Spanish actor who appeared in over 150 films, famously collaborating with Luis Buñuel and starring in iconic movies like 'The...

• Göran Gentele

  Swedish actor and stage director who became the director and general manager of the Metropolitan Opera in 1972, marking a significant...

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on September 20th

Famous people died on September 20, 1917:

• Riccardo Bajardi
• Émile Boirac

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on September 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 20, 1917 was For Your Country and My Country by Frances Alda, according to the music chart for the week September 17th and September 23rd.

1. Frances Alda - For Your Country and My Country
2. Conway's Band - Indiana
3. Earl Fuller's Novelty Orchestra - Slippery Hank

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 20th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 20, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 09:53 am and setting at 08:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 01, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Sep 30, 1917.

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Your place in the Universe on September 20, 1917

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Someone born on September 20, 1917 is:

107 years 7 months old,

or 1291 months and 24 days old,

or 5616 weeks and 6 days old,

or 39318 days old,

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

There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 20th 2025.

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

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

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