What happened on Friday July 12, 1918?

About July 12th, 1918, in brief:

  • Historical events: On July 12, 1918, renowned artist Pablo Picasso married Ukrainian ballet dancer Olga Khokhlova in Paris. The wedding was witnessed by notable poets and friends Jean Cocteau and Max Jacob, marking a significant personal moment in Picasso's life during the tumultuous period of World War I.
  • Day of the week: July 12th, 1918 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: At the Jazz Band Ball by Original Dixieland Jazz Band
  • Popular movie: A Pair of Silk Stockings directed by Walter Edwards

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July 12, 1918: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 12, 1918:

  • Pablo Picasso's Marriage to Olga Khokhlova On July 12, 1918, renowned artist Pablo Picasso married Ukrainian ballet dancer Olga Khokhlova in Paris. The wedding was witnessed by notable poets and friends Jean Cocteau and Max Jacob, marking a significant personal moment in Picasso's life during the tumultuous period of World War I.
  • Japanese Battleship Kawachi Explosion On July 12, 1918, the Japanese Imperial Navy battleship Kawachi catastrophically exploded in Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 621 sailors' lives. The incident was a significant maritime disaster during World War I era, highlighting the inherent risks of naval warfare and naval technology of the time.
  • Haiti Declares War on Germany On July 12, 1918, Haiti officially declared war on Germany, aligning itself with the United States during World War I. This declaration demonstrated Haiti's commitment to supporting its allies and participating in the global conflict.

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July 12, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 12, 1918?


July 12, 1918 was a Friday and it was the 193rd day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 12, 1918 can also be written as 7/12/1918 in the US and as 12/7/1918 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 12, 1918?


Famous people born on July 12, 1918:

  • Roger Couderc

    French sports journalist known for his passionate rugby commentary and significant media presence in mid-20th century France.

  • Emmet Bennett

    Renowned American archaeologist who made groundbreaking contributions to deciphering Linear B script, significantly advancing understanding...

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July 12, 1918: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 12, 1918:

  • Karl Urban
  • Luigi Molinari

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July 12, 1918: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 12, 1918 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 8th and July 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

July 12, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 12, 1918 was At the Jazz Band Ball by Original Dixieland Jazz Band, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

  1. - At the Jazz Band Ball youtube
  2. - Hello Central, Give Me No Man's Land youtube
  3. - Just a Baby's Prayer at Twilight (For Her Daddy Over There) youtube
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July 12, 1918: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 12th is Cancer.

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July 12, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 12, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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July 12, 1918: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 12, 1918 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 12, 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 12, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 09:59 am and setting at 10:36 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 12, 1918?


Someone born on July 12, 1918 is:

106 years 10 months old,

or 1282 months and 2 days old,

or 5574 weeks and 5 days old,

or 39023 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 12, 1918?

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