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see horoscope and birth chart for October 17, 1926What happened on Sunday October 17, 1926?
About October 17th, 1926, in brief:
- Historical events: Pope Pius XI officially beatified 191 Catholic martyrs who were victims of the September Massacres during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. These martyrs were recognized for their faith and sacrifice during a time of significant religious persecution in France.
- Day of the week: October 17th, 1926 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Looking at the World Thro' Rose-Colored Glasses by Fred Waring's Pennsylvanians
- Popular movie: Mother directed by Vsevolod Pudovkin
More about October 17th, 1926? See below for more news and curiosities on October 17th, 1926.
Table of contents
- October 17, 1926: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 17, 1926?
- Who was born on October 17, 1926?
- October 17, 1926: What famous people died on that day?
- October 17, 1926: Number 1 song on that day
- October 17, 1926: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 17, 1926: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 17, 1926?
- Back in 1926
October 17, 1926: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 17, 1926:
- Beatification of Catholic Martyrs from French Revolution Pope Pius XI officially beatified 191 Catholic martyrs who were victims of the September Massacres during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. These martyrs were recognized for their faith and sacrifice during a time of significant religious persecution in France.
- The Great K & A Train Robbery Film Release The silent film *The Great K & A Train Robbery* was released, contributing to the popular Western genre of early cinema. This movie likely featured dramatic train-related action and adventure typical of the era's entertainment.
October 17, 1926: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was October 17, 1926?
October 17, 1926 was a Sunday and it was the 290th day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 17, 1926 can also be written as 10/17/1926 in the US and as 17/10/1926 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on October 17, 1926?
Famous people born on October 17, 1926:
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Beverly GarlandVersatile American actress and businesswoman who had a successful career in film and television.
- Julie Adams
Renowned Hollywood actress known for her roles in classic films and television series, particularly in the 1950s and 1960s.
- Karl G Henize
NASA astronaut and scientist who participated in the Space Shuttle mission STS-51-F.
- Pierre Castel
October 17, 1926: What famous people died on that day?
October 17, 1926: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 17, 1926 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 11th and October 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 17, 1926: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1926 was Looking at the World Thro' Rose-Colored Glasses by Fred Waring's Pennsylvanians, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
- Fred Waring's Pennsylvanians - Looking at the World Thro' Rose-Colored Glasses
October 17, 1926: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.
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Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
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 17, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 1926 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Tiger 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 17, 1926: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 17, 1926 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 17, 1926 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 17, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 03:40 pm and setting at 02:40 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 21, 1926 while the next full moon would come on Oct 21, 1926.
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Your place in the Universe on October 17, 1926
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Someone born on October 17, 1926 is:
98 years 6 months old,
or 1182 months and 26 days old,
or 5143 weeks and 2 days old,
or 36003 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 1926?
There are 157 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 17th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 1926?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 17, 1926.
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Back in 1926
