What happened on Thursday September 12, 1918?

About September 12th, 1918, in brief:

  • Historical events: The American Expeditionary Forces under commander in chief General John J. Pershing launched its first major independent offensive in Europe during World War I. The U.S.-led attack targeted the strategically critical Saint-Mihiel salient, a triangular area of land between Verdun and Nancy that had been occupied by German forces since 1914. This salient was crucial as it disrupted rail communications between Paris and the eastern front sections. The offensive began with an early morning artillery bombardment, followed by infantry and tank attacks on September 12. Despite potential challenges, resistance was relatively light, and by September 16, the Americans had successfully liberated this area of France from German occupation.
  • Day of the week: September 12th, 1918 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady by Lewis James
  • Popular movie: Shifting Sands directed by Albert Parker

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September 12, 1918: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 12, 1918:

  • Saint-Mihiel Offensive: A Pivotal American Operation in World War I The American Expeditionary Forces under commander in chief General John J. Pershing launched its first major independent offensive in Europe during World War I. The U.S.-led attack targeted the strategically critical Saint-Mihiel salient, a triangular area of land between Verdun and Nancy that had been occupied by German forces since 1914. This salient was crucial as it disrupted rail communications between Paris and the eastern front sections. The offensive began with an early morning artillery bombardment, followed by infantry and tank attacks on September 12. Despite potential challenges, resistance was relatively light, and by September 16, the Americans had successfully liberated this area of France from German occupation.
  • US Forces Attack Saint Mihiel During World War I, United States military forces launched a strategic offensive against German-occupied Saint Mihiel, marking a significant moment in American military involvement in the European theater.

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

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What day of the week was September 12, 1918?


September 12, 1918 was a Thursday and it was the 255th day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 12, 1918 can also be written as 9/12/1918 in the US and as 12/9/1918 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 12, 1918?


Famous people born on September 12, 1918:

  • Emmersen Wilkins

    Emmersen Wilkins was a pioneering biologist who played a crucial role in the discovery of the structure of DNA.

  • Walter Leber

    American military, lieutenant-general and government official.

  • Walter Philip Leber
  • Hilario Fernández Long

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


Famous people died on September 12, 1918:

  • George Reid

    Scottish journalist and politician, 2nd presiding officer of the scottish parliament.

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September 12, 1918: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 12, 1918 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 9th and September 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 12, 1918 was The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady by Lewis James, according to the music chart for the week September 9th and September 15th.

  1. - The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady youtube
  2. - When Alexander Takes His Ragtime Band to France youtube
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September 12, 1918: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 12th is Virgo.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on September 12, 1918 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 12, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 01:24 pm and setting at 10:54 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 22, 1918 while the next full moon would come on Sep 20, 1918.

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How old is someone born on September 12, 1918?


Someone born on September 12, 1918 is:

106 years 3 months old,

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or 5544 weeks and 1 day old,

or 38809 days old,

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

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