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see horoscope and birth chart for October 21, 1917What happened on Sunday October 21, 1917?
About October 21st, 1917, in brief:
- Historical events: The garrison of Petrograd (St. Petersburg) accepted the Revolutionary Military Committee, a critical moment in the Russian Revolution that would ultimately lead to the Bolshevik seizure of power and the establishment of the Soviet state.
- Day of the week: October 21st, 1917 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Indiana by Original Dixieland Jazz Band
- Popular movie: Seven Keys to Baldpate directed by Hugh Ford
More about October 21st, 1917? See below for more news and curiosities on October 21st, 1917.
Table of contents
- October 21, 1917: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 21, 1917?
- Who was born on October 21, 1917?
- October 21, 1917: Number 1 song on that day
- October 21, 1917: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 21, 1917: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 21, 1917?
- Back in 1917
October 21, 1917: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 21, 1917:
- Petrograd Garrison Joins Bolshevik Revolution The garrison of Petrograd (St. Petersburg) accepted the Revolutionary Military Committee, a critical moment in the Russian Revolution that would ultimately lead to the Bolshevik seizure of power and the establishment of the Soviet state.
- US Troops Enter World War I Front Lines American soldiers made their first combat appearance on the Western Front during World War I, marking a significant moment in US military history. These troops fought alongside French forces, signaling the United States' direct involvement in the European conflict.
- Birth of Jazz Legend Dizzy Gillespie John Birks 'Dizzy' Gillespie, a pioneering trumpeter and key innovator of modern jazz, was born. He would become one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, co-founding the bebop movement and revolutionizing jazz music.
October 21, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was October 21, 1917?
October 21, 1917 was a Sunday and it was the 294th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 21, 1917 can also be written as 10/21/1917 in the US and as 21/10/1917 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on October 21, 1917?
Famous people born on October 21, 1917:
- Dizzy Gillespie
Legendary jazz trumpeter who revolutionized bebop music, known for his distinctive bent trumpet and innovative musical style that...
- Stephane Hessel
French diplomat, resistance fighter, and author of 'Time for Outrage', a influential political pamphlet that inspired global social...
October 21, 1917: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 21, 1917 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 15th and October 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 21, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 21, 1917 was Indiana by Original Dixieland Jazz Band, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.
- Original Dixieland Jazz Band - Indiana
- Henry Burr & Albert Campbell - Shenandoah
- Shannon Four - I May be Gone for a Long, Long Time
- Peerless Quartet - I May be gone for a Long, Long Time
October 21, 1917: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 21st 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 21, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 21, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Snake personality and how the Fire 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 21, 1917: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 21, 1917 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 21, 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 October 21, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 11:41 am and setting at 10:17 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 30, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Oct 30, 1917.
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Your place in the Universe on October 21, 1917
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Someone born on October 21, 1917 is:
107 years 6 months old,
or 1290 months and 14 days old,
or 5611 weeks and 1 day old,
or 39278 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 21, 1917?
There are 169 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 21st 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 21, 1917?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 21, 1917.
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Back in 1917
