What happened on Friday November 23, 1917?

Here's what happened on November 23, 1917:

• Battle of Cambrai: British Tank Offensive During World War I, the British 40th Division launched a significant military operation at Cambrai, employing an innovative strategy of using 100 tanks supported by 430 artillery guns. Despite their advanced tactics, the British forces were unable to successfully capture the entrenched German defensive positions on Bourlon Ridge.
• Bolsheviks Reveal Secret Sykes-Picot Agreement The Bolshevik government, following the Russian Revolution, publicly disclosed the previously confidential Sykes-Picot Agreement through the newspapers Izvestia and Pravda. This diplomatic document, which outlined the proposed division of Ottoman territories in the Middle East between Britain and France, was subsequently reprinted in the Manchester Guardian on November 26, 1917, causing significant diplomatic tension.
• Birth of George O'Hanlon George O'Hanlon, a notable American actor born in Brooklyn, New York, would later become famous for his voice acting roles in popular television series, including 'Life of Riley' and as the voice of George Jetson in 'The Jetsons'.

Events in 1917

November 23, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 23, 1917

Newspapers from Nov. 23, 1917

November 23, 1917 was a Friday and it was the 327th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 23, 1917 can also be written as 11/23/1917 in the US and as 23/11/1917 in UK and Europe.

November 23, 1917 in November 1917 calendar

Famous people born on November 23, 1917:

• Elizabeth Scott
• Enzo Bellini

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on November 23rd

Famous people died on November 23, 1917:

• Egidio Grego
• Euclide Turba

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on November 23rd

November 23, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 23, 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 23rd is Sagittarius.

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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 23, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 23, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 23, 1917 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 23, 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 23, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 01:11 pm and setting at 02:06 am.

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 23, 1917

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Someone born on November 23, 1917 is:

107 years 5 months old,

or 1289 months and 21 days old,

or 5607 weeks and 5 days old,

or 39254 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 23, 1917?

There are 193 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 23, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on November 23, 1917.

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