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see horoscope and birth chart for October 23, 1917What happened on Tuesday October 23, 1917?
About October 23rd, 1917, in brief:
- Historical events: Vladimir Lenin, leader of the Bolshevik Party, issued a decisive call for an armed uprising against the Provisional Government in Russia, marking a critical moment in the Russian Revolution that would ultimately lead to the establishment of the Soviet state.
- Day of the week: October 23rd, 1917 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Musical Sam from Alabam' by Peerless Quartet
- Popular movie: Seven Keys to Baldpate directed by Hugh Ford
More about October 23rd, 1917? See below for more news and curiosities on October 23rd, 1917.
Table of contents
- October 23, 1917: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 23, 1917?
- Who was born on October 23, 1917?
- October 23, 1917: What famous people died on that day?
- October 23, 1917: Number 1 song on that day
- October 23, 1917: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 23, 1917: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 23, 1917?
- Back in 1917
October 23, 1917: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 23, 1917:
- Lenin Calls for October Revolution Vladimir Lenin, leader of the Bolshevik Party, issued a decisive call for an armed uprising against the Provisional Government in Russia, marking a critical moment in the Russian Revolution that would ultimately lead to the establishment of the Soviet state.
- Lenin Criticizes Party Members Lenin publicly criticized key Bolshevik leaders including Kamenev, Kollontai, Stalin, and Trotsky, revealing internal party tensions and ideological disagreements during the critical period of the Russian Revolution.
- Battle of La Malmaison The French Sixth Army launched a strategic offensive against German forces, successfully capturing the strategically important village and fort of La Malmaison in France, demonstrating significant Allied tactical prowess during World War I.
- America's First Artillery Action in WWI The 1st Infantry Division, known as the 'Big Red One', fired the first American artillery shot of World War I, symbolizing the United States' direct military engagement in the European conflict.
October 23, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was October 23, 1917?
October 23, 1917 was a Tuesday and it was the 296th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 23, 1917 can also be written as 10/23/1917 in the US and as 23/10/1917 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on October 23, 1917?
Famous people born on October 23, 1917:
- Joan Fontaine
Oscar-winning actress famous for her roles in Alfred Hitchcock films like 'Rebecca' and 'Suspicion', and a prominent Hollywood star of the...
October 23, 1917: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 23, 1917:
- Eugène Grasset
Swiss illustrator (b. 1845).
October 23, 1917: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 23, 1917 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 22nd and October 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 23, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 23, 1917 was Musical Sam from Alabam' by Peerless Quartet, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.
- Peerless Quartet - Musical Sam from Alabam'
- Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan - Lily of the Valley
October 23, 1917: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.
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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 23, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 23, 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 23, 1917: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 23, 1917 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 23, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 01:06 pm and setting at 11:28 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 23, 1917
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Someone born on October 23, 1917 is:
107 years 6 months old,
or 1290 months and 21 days old,
or 5612 weeks and 1 day old,
or 39285 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 23, 1917?
There are 162 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 23rd 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 23, 1917?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 23, 1917.
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