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see horoscope and birth chart for August 08, 1918What happened on Thursday August 08, 1918?
About August 8th, 1918, in brief:
- Historical events: The Battle of Amiens, also known as the Third Battle of Picardy, was a pivotal moment in World War I. On August 8, 1918, Allied forces launched a massive offensive that would become the opening phase of the Hundred Days Offensive. Led by British Fourth Army, Australian Corps under Lt General John Monash, and Canadian Corps under Lt General Arthur Currie, the attack was strategically brilliant and devastating for German forces. The Allies advanced over 11 kilometers on the first day, capturing over 15,000 prisoners and causing significant German casualties. German General Erich Ludendorff famously described this day as 'the black day of the German Army', recognizing the profound psychological and strategic impact of the battle.
- Day of the week: August 8th, 1918 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Rock-a-Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody by Al Jolson
- Popular movie: Shifting Sands directed by Albert Parker
More about August 8th, 1918? See below for more news and curiosities on August 8th, 1918.
Table of contents
- August 08, 1918: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 08, 1918?
- Who was born on August 08, 1918?
- August 08, 1918: Number 1 song on that day
- August 08, 1918: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 08, 1918: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 08, 1918?
- Back in 1918
August 08, 1918: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 08, 1918:
- Battle of Amiens: A Turning Point in World War I The Battle of Amiens, also known as the Third Battle of Picardy, was a pivotal moment in World War I. On August 8, 1918, Allied forces launched a massive offensive that would become the opening phase of the Hundred Days Offensive. Led by British Fourth Army, Australian Corps under Lt General John Monash, and Canadian Corps under Lt General Arthur Currie, the attack was strategically brilliant and devastating for German forces. The Allies advanced over 11 kilometers on the first day, capturing over 15,000 prisoners and causing significant German casualties. German General Erich Ludendorff famously described this day as 'the black day of the German Army', recognizing the profound psychological and strategic impact of the battle.
- Alvin York's Heroic World War I Action During World War I, US soldier Alvin York demonstrated extraordinary bravery when surrounded by German forces in France. Taking command of the situation, York single-handedly shot 20 Germans and captured 132 more, showcasing remarkable combat skill and leadership.
- Birth of Actor Rory Calhoun Rory Calhoun, an American actor known for his roles in films like 'Capitol', 'Motel Hell', and 'Bill-Texan', was born in Los Angeles, California.
August 08, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 08, 1918?
August 08, 1918 was a Thursday and it was the 220th day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 08, 1918 can also be written as 8/8/1918 in the US and as 8/8/1918 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 08, 1918?
Famous people born on August 08, 1918:
- André Dufraisse (politician)
August 08, 1918: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 08, 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 08, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 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.
- Al Jolson - Rock-a-Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody
- Farber Sisters - If He Can Fight Like He Can Love (Good Night, Germany)
- Joseph C. Smith's Orchestra - Smiles
August 08, 1918: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 08, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 08, 1918: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 08, 1918 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:47 am and setting at 09:03 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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Your place in the Universe on August 08, 1918
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Someone born on August 08, 1918 is:
106 years 9 months old,
or 1281 months and 6 days old,
or 5570 weeks and 6 days old,
or 38996 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 1918?
There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 8th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1918?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 08, 1918.
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Back in 1918
