What happened on Wednesday February 28, 1917?

About February 28th, 1917, in brief:

  • Historical events: A critical moment in Russian political history occurs as the Russian Duma establishes a Provisional Committee, simultaneously with workers organizing their own representative bodies called Soviets. This marks the initial stages of the Russian Revolution that will ultimately lead to the fall of the Tsarist regime.
  • Day of the week: February 28th, 1917 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Keep Your Eye on the Girlie You Love by Peerless Quartet
  • Popular movie: The Poor Little Rich Girl directed by Maurice Tourneur

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February 28, 1917: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 28, 1917:

  • Russian Revolution Begins: Duma and Soviets Emerge A critical moment in Russian political history occurs as the Russian Duma establishes a Provisional Committee, simultaneously with workers organizing their own representative bodies called Soviets. This marks the initial stages of the Russian Revolution that will ultimately lead to the fall of the Tsarist regime.
  • Potential Mexico-Japan-Germany Alliance Against US Associated Press reports that Mexico and Japan are considering an alliance with Germany in the event of the United States entering World War I. This potential diplomatic maneuver could create a significant geopolitical challenge for the United States if realized.

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February 28, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 28, 1917?


February 28, 1917 was a Wednesday and it was the 59th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1917 can also be written as 2/28/1917 in the US and as 28/2/1917 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 28, 1917?


Famous people born on February 28, 1917:

  • John B Connally

    Prominent Texas politician who served as Governor and was notably present during the JFK assassination, wounded in the same incident.

  • Odette Laure

    French actress and singer known for her performances in mid-20th century French cinema and theater.

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February 28, 1917: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 28, 1917 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 26th and March 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

February 28, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 1917 was Keep Your Eye on the Girlie You Love by Peerless Quartet, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

  1. - Keep Your Eye on the Girlie You Love youtube
  2. - They're Wearing 'Em Higher in Hawaii youtube
  3. - Katinka (Medley) youtube
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February 28, 1917: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 28, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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February 28, 1917: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 28, 1917 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 February 28, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 10:15 am and setting at 02:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 07, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Mar 08, 1917.

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How old is someone born on February 28, 1917?


Someone born on February 28, 1917 is:

108 years 2 months old,

or 1298 months and 16 days old,

or 5646 weeks

or 39522 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 28, 1917?

There are 290 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 28th 2026.

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