What happened on Wednesday May 15, 1918?

About May 15th, 1918, in brief:

  • Historical events: On the night of May 15, 1918, African American soldier Pvt. Henry Johnson of the 369th Infantry Regiment (Harlem Helghters) displayed extraordinary courage during World War I. Facing a German raid of approximately 20 soldiers, Johnson fought ferociously to defend himself and his wounded comrade, Pvt. Needham Roberts. Using a French rifle, hand grenades, and a bolo knife, he repelled the attack despite sustaining 21 wounds, embodying exceptional bravery and resilience.
  • Day of the week: May 15th, 1918 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Some Day They're Coming Home Again by Nora Bayes
  • Popular movie: M'Liss directed by Marshall Neilan

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May 15, 1918: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 15, 1918:

  • Henry Johnson's Heroic World War I Defense On the night of May 15, 1918, African American soldier Pvt. Henry Johnson of the 369th Infantry Regiment (Harlem Helghters) displayed extraordinary courage during World War I. Facing a German raid of approximately 20 soldiers, Johnson fought ferociously to defend himself and his wounded comrade, Pvt. Needham Roberts. Using a French rifle, hand grenades, and a bolo knife, he repelled the attack despite sustaining 21 wounds, embodying exceptional bravery and resilience.
  • First Regular Airmail Service in the United States The United States Post Office Department inaugurated the world's first regular airmail service, establishing a critical route connecting New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. This groundbreaking transportation innovation marked a significant milestone in postal and aviation history.
  • Finnish Civil War Concludes The Finnish Civil War reached its conclusion with the White forces successfully capturing Fort Ino, a strategic Russian coastal artillery base located on the Karelian Isthmus. This marked the decisive end of the internal conflict that had divided Finland.
  • Greek Military Landing at Smyrna Greek military forces landed at Smyrna (modern-day Izmir, Turkey), a significant strategic move during the tumultuous period following World War I and the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.
  • Joseph Wiseman Birth Joseph Wiseman, a notable actor known for his roles in iconic films such as 'Dr. No', 'Viva Zapata', and 'Les Misérables', was born in Montreal, Canada.
  • 43rd Preakness Stakes The 43rd Preakness Stakes was won by jockey Johnny Loftus riding War Cloud, completing the race in an impressive time of 1:53.6.
  • Eddy Arnold Birth Country music singer Eddy Arnold, famous for hits like 'Cattle Call' and 'Anytime', was born in Henderson, Tennessee.

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May 15, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 15, 1918?


May 15, 1918 was a Wednesday and it was the 135th day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1918 can also be written as 5/15/1918 in the US and as 15/5/1918 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 15, 1918?


Famous people born on May 15, 1918:

  • Joseph Wiseman
    Joseph Wiseman

    Canadian-American actor known for his versatile roles in film and theater, with a notable career spanning several decades.

  • Eddy Arnold

    Legendary country music singer who significantly influenced the genre, known for his smooth vocal style and crossover appeal.

  • Eddy Arnold (singer)

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May 15, 1918: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 15, 1918:

  • Adolf Baginsky
  • Joaquim Pimenta de Castro

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May 15, 1918: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 15, 1918 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 13th and May 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 15, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 1918 was Some Day They're Coming Home Again by Nora Bayes, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

  1. - Some Day They're Coming Home Again youtube
  2. - I'll Take You Back to Italy youtube
  3. - Sweet Emmaline, My Gal youtube
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May 15, 1918: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 15, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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May 15, 1918: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 15, 1918 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 15, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 10:22 am and setting at 12:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 26, 1918 while the next full moon would come on May 25, 1918.

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How old is someone born on May 15, 1918?


Someone born on May 15, 1918 is:

106 years 11 months old,

or 1283 months and 18 days old,

or 5581 weeks and 3 days old,

or 39070 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 15, 1918?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 1918?

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