What happened on Monday September 02, 1918?

About September 2nd, 1918, in brief:

  • Historical events: During World War I, the Canadian Corps, in collaboration with British divisions, executed a strategic and decisive breakthrough of the heavily fortified Drocourt-Quéant Line on September 2, 1918. This military operation was a critical moment in the Allied offensive, demonstrating the exceptional combat prowess of Canadian troops and significantly weakening the German defensive positions. The successful penetration of this formidable defensive structure marked a turning point in the Western Front's momentum, bringing the Allies closer to breaching the infamous Hindenburg Line and ultimately contributing to the war's conclusion.
  • Day of the week: September 2nd, 1918 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: My Belgian Rose by Charles Hart & Elliot Shaw
  • Popular movie: Shifting Sands directed by Albert Parker

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September 02, 1918: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 02, 1918:

  • Canadian Corps Breakthrough at Drocourt-Quéant Line During World War I, the Canadian Corps, in collaboration with British divisions, executed a strategic and decisive breakthrough of the heavily fortified Drocourt-Quéant Line on September 2, 1918. This military operation was a critical moment in the Allied offensive, demonstrating the exceptional combat prowess of Canadian troops and significantly weakening the German defensive positions. The successful penetration of this formidable defensive structure marked a turning point in the Western Front's momentum, bringing the Allies closer to breaching the infamous Hindenburg Line and ultimately contributing to the war's conclusion.

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

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What day of the week was September 02, 1918?


September 02, 1918 was a Monday and it was the 245th day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 02, 1918 can also be written as 9/2/1918 in the US and as 2/9/1918 in UK and Europe.

September 02, 1918 in September 1918 calendar

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Who was born on September 02, 1918?


Famous people born on September 02, 1918:

  • Allen Drury

    Author of political novels, notably 'Advise and Consent,' which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.

  • André-Marie Gerard

    Epinal journalist.

  • Martha Mitchell

    The wife of attorney general john mitchell.

  • Arnaldo Colleselli
  • Elio Augusto Di Carlo

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


Famous people died on September 02, 1918:

  • John Forrest

    Australian politician, 1st premier of western australia (b. 1847).

  • Julius Tafel
  • Georg von Waldburg-Zeil

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September 02, 1918: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 02, 1918 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 2nd and September 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 02, 1918 was My Belgian Rose by Charles Hart & Elliot Shaw, according to the music chart for the week September 2nd and September 8th.

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September 02, 1918: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 2nd is Virgo.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on September 02, 1918 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 02, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:36 am and setting at 06:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 22, 1918 while the next full moon would come on Sep 20, 1918.

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How old is someone born on September 02, 1918?


Someone born on September 02, 1918 is:

106 years 3 months old,

or 1275 months and 11 days old,

or 5545 weeks and 4 days old,

or 38819 days old,

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

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

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