What Happened on November 6, 1917

Historical Events

  • New York State adopts a constitutional amendment giving women the right to vote in state elections

Red October

[OS Oct 24] Bolshevik revolution begins with bombardment of the Winter Palace in Petrograd during the Russian October Revolution

Famous Birthdays

  • András Mihály, Hungarian composer, born in Budapest (d. 1993)
  • Edgar Whitcomb, American politician and Governor of Indiana (1969-73), born in Hayden, Indiana (d. 2016)

About November 6, 1917

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 5 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio