What happened on Wednesday October 08, 1919?

About October 8th, 1919, in brief:

  • Historical events: During the Russian Civil War, the 8th Army launched a strategic counteroffensive against the White Army, successfully forcing them out of the strategically important city of Voronezh, Russia. This military action was part of the broader conflict between the Bolshevik Red Army and the anti-communist White Army forces.
  • Day of the week: October 8th, 1919 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can't Make Love At Home) by Irving Kaufman
  • Popular movie: The Sentimental Bloke directed by Raymond Longford

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October 08, 1919: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 08, 1919:

  • Russian Civil War: 8th Army Counteroffensive in Voronezh During the Russian Civil War, the 8th Army launched a strategic counteroffensive against the White Army, successfully forcing them out of the strategically important city of Voronezh, Russia. This military action was part of the broader conflict between the Bolshevik Red Army and the anti-communist White Army forces.
  • U.S. Marines Pursue Haitian Rebel Leader A U.S. Marine unit attempted to capture Haitian rebel leader Charlemagne Péralte during the United States occupation of Haiti. Despite initially escaping the capture attempt, Péralte was eventually tracked down and killed on November 1, marking a significant moment in the U.S. military intervention in Haiti.
  • Establishment of Northern Ontario Hockey Association The Northern Ontario Hockey Association was formally established as the governing body for minor and junior league hockey in northern Ontario. This organization would play a crucial role in developing and regulating hockey talent in the region.
  • Sturt Wins South Australian Football League Grand Final In a thrilling match at the Adelaide Oval, Sturt defeated North Adelaide with a score of 3.5 (23) to 2.6 (18) in front of a massive crowd of 35,000 spectators. This victory in the South Australian Football League Grand Final was a significant moment for the Sturt team and local sports enthusiasts.
  • Disbandment of Essex Royal Horse Artillery The Essex Royal Horse Artillery, a unit of the British Army, was officially disbanded in Cairo, Egypt. This event likely occurred in the context of post-World War I military reorganization and downsizing.
  • Cathedral of Saint Catharine of Siena Established The Cathedral of Saint Catharine of Siena was established in Allentown, Pennsylvania, expanding the religious infrastructure and Catholic presence in the region. This new cathedral would serve as an important spiritual and community center for local Catholics.

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October 08, 1919: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was October 08, 1919?


October 08, 1919 was a Wednesday and it was the 281st day of the year 1919 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 1919 can also be written as 10/8/1919 in the US and as 8/10/1919 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 08, 1919?


Famous people born on October 08, 1919:

  • Kiichi Miyazawa

    Prominent Japanese politician who served as the 78th Prime Minister of Japan from 1991 to 1993, with a significant career in law and...

  • Flavio Ambrosetti

    Renowned Swiss jazz saxophonist and pianist who was significantly influenced by Coleman Hawkins and performed extensively across Europe in...

  • Gilbert Declercq (trade union leader)
  • Bob Gillespie (baseball)

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October 08, 1919: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 08, 1919 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 6th and October 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

October 08, 1919: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 1919 was Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can't Make Love At Home) by Irving Kaufman, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

  1. - Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can't Make Love At Home) youtube
  2. - Uncle Josh and Aunt Nancy Put Up the Kitchen Stove youtube
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October 08, 1919: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.

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October 08, 1919: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 08, 1919 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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October 08, 1919: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 08, 1919 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 08, 1919 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 October 08, 1919 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:44 pm and setting at 07:01 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 10, 1919 while the next full moon would come on Oct 09, 1919.

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How old is someone born on October 08, 1919?


Someone born on October 08, 1919 is:

105 years 7 months old,

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or 38593 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 08, 1919?

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