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see horoscope and birth chart for August 15, 1918What happened on Thursday August 15, 1918?
About August 15th, 1918, in brief:
- Historical events: A powerful earthquake measuring 8.3 on the Richter scale struck the Celebes Sea region, triggering a massive tsunami that caused extensive coastal damage. This natural disaster resulted in significant loss of life and property destruction in the affected areas.
- Day of the week: August 15th, 1918 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Tiger Rag by Original Dixieland Jazz Band
- Popular movie: Shifting Sands directed by Albert Parker
More about August 15th, 1918? See below for more news and curiosities on August 15th, 1918.
Table of contents
- August 15, 1918: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 15, 1918?
- Who was born on August 15, 1918?
- August 15, 1918: What famous people died on that day?
- August 15, 1918: Number 1 song on that day
- August 15, 1918: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 15, 1918: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 15, 1918?
- Back in 1918
August 15, 1918: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 15, 1918:
- Devastating Tsunami in Celebes Sea A powerful earthquake measuring 8.3 on the Richter scale struck the Celebes Sea region, triggering a massive tsunami that caused extensive coastal damage. This natural disaster resulted in significant loss of life and property destruction in the affected areas.
- US and Russia Sever Diplomatic Relations During World War I, diplomatic relations between the United States and Russia were officially terminated, reflecting the complex geopolitical tensions of the era. This severance occurred in the context of the Russian Revolution and the subsequent political upheaval that was transforming Russia's international standing.
- First Full-Length Animated Cartoon Released Winsor McCay's groundbreaking animated short film 'The Sinking of the Lusitania' was released, marking a significant milestone in animation history. This pioneering work demonstrated the potential of animation as a storytelling medium and commemorated the tragic sinking of the RMS Lusitania during World War I.
August 15, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 15, 1918?
August 15, 1918 was a Thursday and it was the 227th day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 15, 1918 can also be written as 8/15/1918 in the US and as 15/8/1918 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 15, 1918?
Famous people born on August 15, 1918:
- Raymond Gallois-Montbrun
French composer and violinist who was a musical prodigy, winning the first prize for violin at age 16 and the prestigious Grand Prix de Rome...
- Jean Brossel
Renowned French physicist who made significant contributions to quantum optics, advancing scientific understanding in the field of quantum...
August 15, 1918: What famous people died on that day?
August 15, 1918: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 15, 1918 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 12th and August 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 15, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1918 was Tiger Rag by Original Dixieland Jazz Band, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
- Original Dixieland Jazz Band - Tiger Rag
- Henry Burr & Albert Campbell - Belgian Rose
- Harry Fox - I'm Always Chasing Rainbows
- Sam Ash - I'm Always Chasing Rainbows
August 15, 1918: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th 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 15, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Horse personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 15, 1918: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 15, 1918 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 02:38 pm and setting at 12:12 am.
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 15, 1918
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Someone born on August 15, 1918 is:
106 years 8 months old,
or 1280 months and 29 days old,
or 5569 weeks and 6 days old,
or 38989 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 1918?
There are 94 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 15th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1918?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 15, 1918.
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Back in 1918
