What happened on Wednesday July 17, 1918?

Here's what happened on July 17, 1918:

• Detailed Account of Romanov Family Execution In the early hours of July 17, 1918, Tsar Nicholas II, his wife Alexandra, their five children, and four attendants were executed by Bolshevik revolutionaries in the basement of the Ipatiev House in Yekaterinburg, Russia. The execution was carried out under the orders of the Ural Regional Soviet, marking the end of the Russian monarchy. source: history.com
• Execution of the Romanov family The Romanov family, the last imperial family of Russia, was executed on July 17, 1918, by Bolshevik forces. This event marked a significant moment in Russian history during the aftermath of the Russian Revolution. source: britannica.com
• Execution of the Romanov royal family The execution of the Romanov royal family occurred on July 17, 1918, in Yekaterinburg, Russia. This event marked the definitive end of the Russian monarchy and was a pivotal moment in the Russian Revolution. source: britannica.com
• Sinking of the RMS Carpathia On July 17, 1918, the RMS Carpathia, known for rescuing Titanic survivors, was torpedoed by the German submarine U-55 off the southern coast of Ireland. The attack resulted in the deaths of five crew members, while the remaining passengers and crew were rescued by nearby ships. source: britannica.com
• Record-Breaking Baseball Game The Chicago Cubs achieved a remarkable feat by defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 in an extraordinary 21-inning baseball game, setting a record for the longest errorless game in professional baseball history.

Events in 1918

July 17, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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July 17, 1918 was a Wednesday and it was the 198th day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 1918 can also be written as 7/17/1918 in the US and as 17/7/1918 in UK and Europe.

July 17, 1918 in July 1918 calendar

Famous people born on July 17, 1918:

• Carlos Manuel Arana Osorio

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Famous people born in 1918

Famous people born on July 17th

Famous people died on July 17, 1918:

• Alexei Nikolaevich

  Tsarevich of Russia, son of the last Russian imperial family, executed in 1918.

• Alexandra Feodorovna

  Empress Alexandra Feodorovna was the wife of Nicholas II, the last Emperor of Russia.

• Anastasija Nikolaevna Romanova
• Aleksej Nikolaevič Romanov
• Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia (b. 1901)
• Nicholas II of Russia (b. 1868)
• Alexei Trupp (b. 1858)
• Yevgeny Botkin (b. 1865)
• Anna Demidova (b. 1878)
• Ivan Kharitonov (b. 1872)
• Alexandra Fyodorovna of Russia (b. 1872)
• Anna Demidova
• Aleksandra Fëdorovna Romanova
• Aleksej Egorovič Trupp
• Ol'ga Nikolaevna Romanova

Famous people who died in 1918

Famous people who died on July 17th

July 17, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 1918 was Just Like Washington Crossed the Delaware, General Pershing Will Cross the Rhine by Prince's Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

1. Prince's Orchestra - Just Like Washington Crossed the Delaware, General Pershing Will Cross the Rhine
2. Wilbur Sweatman's Original Jazz Band - Everybody's Crazy 'Bout the Doggone Blues (But I'm Happy)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.

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July 17, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 17, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 17, 1918 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 17, 1918 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 July 17, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 02:53 pm and setting at 12:54 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 24, 1918 while the next full moon would come on Jul 23, 1918.

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Someone born on July 17, 1918 is:

107 years 10 months old,

or 1294 months and 7 days old,

or 5627 weeks and 4 days old,

or 39393 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 17, 1918?

There are 54 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 17, 1918?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on July 17, 1918.

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