What happened on Friday July 05, 1918?

About July 5th, 1918, in brief:

  • Historical events: Australian forces advanced their line north-east of Villers-Bretonneux, a strategic location south-east of Amiens during World War I. This tactical movement was part of the ongoing Allied efforts to push back German forces on the Western Front.
  • Day of the week: July 5th, 1918 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Liberty Forever! by Victor Military Band
  • Popular movie: A Pair of Silk Stockings directed by Walter Edwards

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July 05, 1918: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 05, 1918:

  • Australian Advance near Villers-Bretonneux during World War I Australian forces advanced their line north-east of Villers-Bretonneux, a strategic location south-east of Amiens during World War I. This tactical movement was part of the ongoing Allied efforts to push back German forces on the Western Front.
  • Franco-Italian Offensive in Southern Albania French and Italian military forces launched a coordinated offensive in southern Albania, expanding the geographical scope of military operations during World War I. This strategic move aimed to establish territorial control and potentially disrupt Axis power dynamics in the region.
  • Dutch Government Approves Convoy Conditions The Dutch government formally accepted specific conditions related to a convoy, subsequently allowing the convoy to sail. This diplomatic and logistical decision likely involved complex negotiations during the wartime period.

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

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What day of the week was July 05, 1918?


July 05, 1918 was a Friday and it was the 186th day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 05, 1918 can also be written as 7/5/1918 in the US and as 5/7/1918 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 05, 1918?


Famous people born on July 05, 1918:

  • Ann Landers

    Renowned American journalist and advice columnist who became a cultural icon through her syndicated advice column.

  • Pauline Phillips

    American journalist and radio host best known for creating the iconic advice column 'Dear Abby', which became a cultural phenomenon.

  • K. Karunakaran

    Prominent Indian lawyer and politician who served as the 7th Chief Minister of Kerala, playing a significant role in the state's political...

  • George Rochberg

    American composer from Paterson, New Jersey, known for his work with the Concord Quartet and significant contributions to contemporary...

  • Zakaria Mohieddin

    Egyptian soldier and politician who served as the 33rd Prime Minister of Egypt, contributing to the country's political history during a...

  • Kannoth Karunakaran

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July 05, 1918: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 05, 1918 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 1st and July 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 05, 1918 was Liberty Forever! by Victor Military Band, according to the music chart for the week July 1st and July 7th.

  1. - Liberty Forever! youtube
  2. - Lafayette (We Hear You Calling) youtube
  3. - Three Wonderful Letters from Home youtube
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July 05, 1918: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 5th is Cancer.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 05, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 02:48 am and setting at 07:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 24, 1918 while the next full moon would come on Jul 23, 1918.

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How old is someone born on July 05, 1918?


Someone born on July 05, 1918 is:

106 years 9 months old,

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or 39009 days old,

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

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