What happened on Monday August 05, 1918?

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.

Events in 1918

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

Magazines from Aug. 05, 1918

Newspapers from Aug. 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.

August 05, 1918 in August 1918 calendar

Famous people born on August 05, 1918:

• Betty Oliphant

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Famous people born in 1918

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Famous people died on August 05, 1918:

• Peter Strasser

Famous people who died in 1918

Famous people who died on August 5th

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. Al Jolson - Rock-a-Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody
2. Farber Sisters - If He Can Fight Like He Can Love (Good Night, Germany)
3. Joseph C. Smith's Orchestra - Smiles

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?

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

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Moon phase

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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Someone born on August 05, 1918 is:

106 years 10 months old,

or 1282 months and 22 days old,

or 5577 weeks and 4 days old,

or 39043 days old,

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

There are 39 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1918?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 05, 1918.

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