What happened on Saturday October 27, 1917?

About October 27th, 1917, in brief:

  • Historical events: Austro-German forces launched a major offensive against Italian positions in what became known as the Battle of Caporetto (also called Karfreit or Kobarid). This battle was a significant turning point on the Italian Front during World War I, resulting in a decisive Central Powers victory.
  • Day of the week: October 27th, 1917 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Musical Sam from Alabam' by Peerless Quartet
  • Popular movie: Seven Keys to Baldpate directed by Hugh Ford

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October 27, 1917: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 27, 1917:

  • Twelfth Battle of the Isonzo (Battle of Caporetto) Austro-German forces launched a major offensive against Italian positions in what became known as the Battle of Caporetto (also called Karfreit or Kobarid). This battle was a significant turning point on the Italian Front during World War I, resulting in a decisive Central Powers victory.
  • Battle of La Malmaison during World War I The French Sixth Army launched a strategic offensive, successfully capturing the Pinon commune during the Battle of La Malmaison. The battle continued until November 1st, representing a significant engagement on the Western Front during World War I.
  • Political Transition in Italy during World War I Italian Premier Paolo Boselli resigned from his position on October 27, 1917, and was subsequently replaced by Vittorio Emanuele Orlando on October 29. This leadership change occurred during a critical period of World War I for Italy.

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October 27, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was October 27, 1917?


October 27, 1917 was a Saturday and it was the 300th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 27, 1917 can also be written as 10/27/1917 in the US and as 27/10/1917 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 27, 1917?


Famous people born on October 27, 1917:

  • Oliver Tambo

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October 27, 1917: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 27, 1917:

  • Arthur Rhys-Davids

    English pilot and lieutenant (d. 1917).

  • Giuseppe Cornalba
  • Henry Louis Manceron
  • August Wilmanns

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October 27, 1917: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 27, 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 27, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 27, 1917 was Musical Sam from Alabam' by Peerless Quartet, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

  1. - Musical Sam from Alabam' youtube
  2. - Lily of the Valley youtube
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October 27, 1917: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 27th is Scorpio.

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October 27, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 27, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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October 27, 1917: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 27, 1917 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 27, 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 27, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 03:11 pm and setting at 04:23 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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How old is someone born on October 27, 1917?


Someone born on October 27, 1917 is:

107 years 6 months old,

or 1290 months and 17 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 27, 1917?

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