What happened on Thursday October 25, 1917?

Here's what happened on October 25, 1917:

• Bolshevik Revolution Commences The Bolshevik Revolution begins in Russia, marking a pivotal moment in world history. According to the Julian calendar used in Russia at the time, this revolution would later be recognized as November 7 on the Gregorian calendar. Led by Vladimir Lenin, the Bolsheviks launched a decisive uprising against the Provisional Government in Petrograd (St. Petersburg), fundamentally transforming Russia's political landscape.
• Bolshevik Uprising in Petrograd The October Revolution unfolds as the Bolsheviks, under Vladimir Lenin's leadership, launch a strategic and determined uprising against the Provisional Government in Petrograd, setting the stage for the world's first communist state.
• Capture of the Winter Palace A defining moment of the October Revolution occurs with the capture of the Winter Palace in Petrograd. This event, traditionally dated October 25 in the Julian calendar (November 7 Gregorian), symbolizes the Bolsheviks' decisive overthrow of the Provisional Government.
• Pan-Russian Congress in Petrograd The Pan-Russian Congress convenes in Petrograd during the tumultuous period of the Bolshevik Revolution, serving as a critical political forum during this transformative moment in Russian history.

Events in 1917

October 25, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 25, 1917

Newspapers from Oct. 25, 1917

October 25, 1917 was a Thursday and it was the 298th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 25, 1917 can also be written as 10/25/1917 in the US and as 25/10/1917 in UK and Europe.

October 25, 1917 in October 1917 calendar

Famous people born on October 25, 1917:

• Lee MacPhail

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• Dmitry Polyansky

  Dmitry Polyansky was a high-ranking Soviet politician who served as First Deputy Premier of the Soviet Union during the late Soviet era.

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on October 25th

Famous people died on October 25, 1917:

• Bernhard Baumeister
• Maximilian Bayer
• Giuseppe Gabbin
• Paolo Peli
• Giovanni Sabelli
• Giuseppe Soldera
• Jack Standing
• Azaria Tedeschi
• Giovanni Villani

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on October 25th

October 25, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 25, 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 25th 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 25, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 25, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 25, 1917 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 25, 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 25, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 02:11 pm and setting at 01:54 am.

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

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Someone born on October 25, 1917 is:

107 years 6 months old,

or 1290 months and 19 days old,

or 5611 weeks and 6 days old,

or 39283 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 25, 1917?

There are 164 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 25, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 25, 1917.

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