What happened on Friday October 26, 1917?

Here's what happened on October 26, 1917:

• Battle of Caporetto: A Decisive World War I Engagement During World War I, the Battle of Caporetto was a catastrophic defeat for Italy, where Austro-Hungarian and German forces decisively overwhelmed Italian troops. A notable highlight was the remarkable performance of young Oberleutnant Erwin Rommel, who captured Mount Matajur with just 100 German soldiers against a force of over 7,000 Italians, demonstrating extraordinary tactical skill.
• Petrograd Soviet Establishes Military Leadership The Petrograd Soviet formally accepted the establishment of a new military leadership structure, a critical development in the context of the Russian Revolution and the ongoing transformation of Russia's political and military institutions.
• Second Battle of Passchendaele The second phase of the Third Battle of Ypres, known as the Second Battle of Passchendaele, was a significant engagement on the Western Front during World War I, characterized by intense and brutal fighting in challenging terrain.
• Brazil Enters World War I Brazil officially declared war on the Central Powers, joining the Allied forces in World War I. This decision marked a significant moment in Brazil's international relations and commitment to the global conflict.
• Canadian War Cabinet Formation The Canadian War Cabinet was established, signifying Canada's increased organizational and strategic involvement in World War I and reflecting the country's growing political autonomy.

Events in 1917

October 26, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 26, 1917

Newspapers from Oct. 26, 1917

October 26, 1917 was a Friday and it was the 299th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1917 can also be written as 10/26/1917 in the US and as 26/10/1917 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 1917 in October 1917 calendar

Famous people died on October 26, 1917:

• Georges Demenÿ
• Giuseppe Silicani
• Giuseppe Bortolotti
• Ottavio Caiazzo
• Alessandro Casali

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on October 26th

October 26, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 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 26th 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 26, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 26, 1917 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 26, 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 26, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 02:41 pm and setting at 03:08 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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Your place in the Universe on October 26, 1917

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Someone born on October 26, 1917 is:

107 years 6 months old,

or 1290 months and 9 days old,

or 5610 weeks and 3 days old,

or 39273 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 26, 1917?

There are 174 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 26, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 26, 1917.

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