What happened on Saturday March 02, 1918?

About March 2nd, 1918, in brief:

  • Historical events: During World War I, German troops captured Kiev as part of the 'Operation Fist Punch', a significant military operation on the Eastern Front that demonstrated the Central Powers' strategic advances in the region.
  • Day of the week: March 2nd, 1918 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: The Battle Hymn of the Republic by Thomas Chalmers
  • Popular movie: Hearts of the World directed by D.W. Griffith

More about March 2nd, 1918? See below for more news and curiosities on March 2nd, 1918.

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March 02, 1918: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 02, 1918:

  • German Forces Capture Kiev During World War I During World War I, German troops captured Kiev as part of the 'Operation Fist Punch', a significant military operation on the Eastern Front that demonstrated the Central Powers' strategic advances in the region.
  • Arrest of Irish Revolutionary Ernest Blythe Ernest Blythe, an important Irish revolutionary figure, was arrested in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland for violating a military order requiring him to reside in Ulster. This event highlights the tensions and strict military control during the Irish revolutionary period.
  • Birth of Peter O'Sullivan, Legendary Horse Racing Commentator Peter O'Sullivan, a renowned Irish horse racing commentator who would become one of the most iconic voices in the sport, was born on this date. His distinctive commentary style and deep knowledge of horse racing would make him a beloved figure in sports broadcasting.
  • Yankees Trade George Burns to Philadelphia Athletics The New York Yankees purchased first baseman George Burns from the Detroit Tigers and immediately traded him to the Philadelphia Athletics, demonstrating the complex player transactions common in early 20th-century baseball.

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March 02, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was March 02, 1918?


March 02, 1918 was a Saturday and it was the 61st day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 02, 1918 can also be written as 3/2/1918 in the US and as 2/3/1918 in UK and Europe.

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March 02, 1918: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 02, 1918:

  • Giovanna Meneghini
  • Vito Domenico Palumbo
  • Mirko del Montenegro

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March 02, 1918: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 02, 1918 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 25th and March 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

March 02, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 02, 1918 was The Battle Hymn of the Republic by Thomas Chalmers, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

  1. - The Battle Hymn of the Republic youtube
  2. - Calling Me Home to You youtube
  3. - A Midsummer Night's Dream - Scherzo youtube
  4. - Hail! Hail! The Gang's All Here youtube
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March 02, 1918: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 2nd is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 02, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 02, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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March 02, 1918: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 02, 1918 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 02, 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 March 02, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 09:42 pm and setting at 08:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 25, 1918 while the next full moon would come on Mar 27, 1918.

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How old is someone born on March 02, 1918?


Someone born on March 02, 1918 is:

107 years 3 months old,

or 1287 months and 4 days old,

or 5596 weeks and 6 days old,

or 39178 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 02, 1918?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 02, 1918?

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