What happened on Monday October 22, 1917?

Here's what happened on October 22, 1917:

• Battle of Poelcappelle during Third Battle of Ypres On 22 October 1917, during the First World War, the British Fifth Army and French First Army launched a strategic offensive against the German 4th Army in the Ypres region. The multi-pronged attack involved the 18th (Eastern) Division capturing the east end of Poelcappelle, while the 34th and 35th Divisions attempted to advance northward towards Houthulst Forest. Although Poelcappelle was successfully captured, the attack between the 34th and 35th divisions faced significant resistance. German counter-attacks effectively pushed back the 35th Division in the central sector, limiting the overall Allied gains.

Events in 1917

October 22, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 22, 1917

Newspapers from Oct. 22, 1917

October 22, 1917 was a Monday and it was the 295th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 22, 1917 can also be written as 10/22/1917 in the US and as 22/10/1917 in UK and Europe.

October 22, 1917 in October 1917 calendar

Famous people born on October 22, 1917:

• Joan Fontaine

  Oscar-winning actress known for her roles in Alfred Hitchcock films like 'Rebecca' and 'Suspicion'.

• Dizzy Gillespie

  Legendary jazz trumpeter and bandleader who was a key innovator of bebop and Afro-Cuban jazz.

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on October 22nd

Famous people died on October 22, 1917:

• Bob Fitzsimmons

  Boxer from england and new zealand (d. 1917).

• Charles Pardey Lukis

  Founder of the indian journal of medical research and later director-general of the indian medical service (b. 1857).

• Albert Dastre
• Siro Medici

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on October 22nd

October 22, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 22, 1917 was Musical Sam from Alabam' by Peerless Quartet, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

1. Peerless Quartet - Musical Sam from Alabam'
2. Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan - Lily of the Valley

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 22nd is Libra.

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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 22, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 22, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 22, 1917 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 22, 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 22, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 12:26 pm 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 22, 1917

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Someone born on October 22, 1917 is:

107 years 6 months old,

or 1290 months and 13 days old,

or 5611 weeks

or 39277 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 22, 1917?

There are 170 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 22, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 22, 1917.

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