Historical Events
- British capture Gaza, Palestine, from Turks
Red October
The Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic is proclaimed; first Council of People's Commissars is formed with Vladimir Lenin as leader and including Leon Trotsky and Joseph Stalin
Event of Interest
[OS Oct 25] October Revolution in Russia; Lenin and the Bolsheviks seize power, capture the Winter Palace and overthrow the Provisional Government.
1917 History
Famous Birthdays
- András Mihály, Hungarian composer, born in Budapest (d. 1993)
- Howard Rumsey, American jazz musician (Lighthouse Cafe), born in Brawley, California (d. 2015)
About November 7, 1917
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 7 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio
