What happened on Friday August 09, 1918?

Here's what happened on August 09, 1918:

• Battle of Amiens: Critical World War I Turning Point On August 9, 1918, Allied forces launched a significant offensive during the Battle of Amiens, marking a pivotal moment in World War I. The coordinated attack by British, Canadian, Australian, and French troops decisively pushed back German lines, capturing strategic positions. This battle initiated the 'Hundred Days Offensive', a series of successful Allied operations that would ultimately lead to the collapse of the German army and the war's conclusion. The battle demonstrated superior Allied tactics, combined arms warfare, and the increasing technological sophistication of military operations.
• Baseball Corruption Scandal: Hal Chase Suspended On August 9, 1918, Cincinnati Reds manager Christy Mathewson took decisive action against player Hal Chase, suspending him for suspected game-fixing and 'indifferent play'. This incident highlighted the ongoing challenges of gambling and match-fixing in early 20th-century professional baseball, a period when the sport was grappling with integrity issues that threatened its credibility.

Events in 1918

August 09, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 09, 1918

Newspapers from Aug. 09, 1918

August 09, 1918 was a Friday and it was the 221st day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 1918 can also be written as 8/9/1918 in the US and as 9/8/1918 in UK and Europe.

August 09, 1918 in August 1918 calendar

Famous people born on August 09, 1918:

• Robert Aldrich

  Renowned Hollywood film director and producer known for classic films like 'What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?' and 'The Dirty Dozen'.

Famous people born in 1918

Famous people born on August 9th

Famous people died on August 09, 1918:

• Ambrogio di Sarapul
• Marianna Cope

Famous people who died in 1918

Famous people who died on August 9th

August 09, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 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 9th is Leo.

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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 09, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 09, 1918 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 09, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 08:47 am and setting at 09:28 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 09, 1918

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Someone born on August 09, 1918 is:

106 years 9 months old,

or 1281 months and 5 days old,

or 5570 weeks and 5 days old,

or 38995 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 09, 1918?

There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1918?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 09, 1918.

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