What happened on Monday August 05, 1918?

About August 5th, 1918, in brief:

  • Historical events: During World War I, the French Tenth Army launched a strategic counteroffensive against German defenses, successfully penetrating 8 kilometers into German-held territory. This battle was a critical turning point in the war, demonstrating the Allies' growing military capability and marking the beginning of the end for German offensive operations on the Western Front.
  • Day of the week: August 5th, 1918 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Rock-a-Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody by Al Jolson
  • Popular movie: Shifting Sands directed by Albert Parker

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August 05, 1918: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 05, 1918:

  • Second Battle of the Marne During World War I, the French Tenth Army launched a strategic counteroffensive against German defenses, successfully penetrating 8 kilometers into German-held territory. This battle was a critical turning point in the war, demonstrating the Allies' growing military capability and marking the beginning of the end for German offensive operations on the Western Front.
  • First Combined Air, Sea, and Land Military Operation In a groundbreaking military engagement during World War I, Royal Navy Fairey Campania seaplanes from HMS Nairana collaborated with Allied ground forces to drive Bolshevik troops from the mouth of the Northern Dvina river in Russia. This operation represented a significant milestone in military tactics, showcasing the first fully integrated multi-domain military assault in history.
  • Komuch Army Assault on Kazan During the Russian Civil War, the People's Army of Komuch, an anti-Bolshevik force supported by Czechoslovak Legion units, launched a significant assault on the city of Kazan in Tatarstan, Russia. This operation was part of the broader conflict between the Red Guards and anti-communist forces, highlighting the complex and fragmented nature of the Russian Civil War.

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August 05, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 05, 1918?


August 05, 1918 was a Monday and it was the 217th day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1918 can also be written as 8/5/1918 in the US and as 5/8/1918 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 05, 1918?


Famous people born on August 05, 1918:

  • Betty Oliphant

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August 05, 1918: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 05, 1918:

  • Peter Strasser

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August 05, 1918: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 05, 1918 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 5th and August 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 05, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1918 was Rock-a-Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody by Al Jolson, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

  1. - Rock-a-Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody youtube
  2. - If He Can Fight Like He Can Love (Good Night, Germany) youtube
  3. - Smiles youtube
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August 05, 1918: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.

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August 05, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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August 05, 1918: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 05, 1918 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 August 05, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:40 am and setting at 07:45 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 23, 1918 while the next full moon would come on Aug 22, 1918.

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How old is someone born on August 05, 1918?


Someone born on August 05, 1918 is:

106 years 10 months old,

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or 39022 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 1918?

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