What happened on Tuesday July 18, 1916?

Here's what happened on July 18, 1916:

• Battle of the Somme Continues During World War I The Battle of the Somme, one of the most devastating and strategically significant battles of World War I, continued on July 18, 1916. Following the catastrophic first day of battle with immense British and French casualties, Allied forces persisted in their attempts to break through formidable German defensive lines. This prolonged engagement would become a symbol of the war's brutal attrition and massive human cost.
• Birth of Harriet Hilliard Nelson Harriet Hilliard Nelson, a prominent singer and actress who would later become famous as part of the iconic Nelson family entertainment dynasty, was born on this date. She would go on to star alongside her husband Ozzie Nelson in the groundbreaking television series 'The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet', which helped define mid-20th century American family entertainment.

Events in 1916

July 18, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 18, 1916

Newspapers from Jul. 18, 1916

July 18, 1916 was a Tuesday and it was the 200th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 18, 1916 can also be written as 7/18/1916 in the US and as 18/7/1916 in UK and Europe.

July 18, 1916 in July 1916 calendar

Famous people born on July 18, 1916:

• Kenneth Armitage

  Kenneth Armitage was a prominent British sculptor known for his modernist sculptures exploring human forms and social themes during the...

• Charles Kittel
• Vladimir Petrovič Demichov

Famous people born in 1916

Famous people born on July 18th

Famous people died on July 18, 1916:

• Benjamin C. Truman

  American journalist and author (b. 1835).

Famous people who died in 1916

Famous people who died on July 18th

July 18, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 18, 1916 was They Didn't Believe Me by Grace Kerns & Reed Miller, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

1. Grace Kerns & Reed Miller - They Didn't Believe Me
2. Emilio DeGogorza - Non E Ver ('tis Not True)
3. Henry Burr & Albert Campbell - There's a Quaker Down in Quaker Town
4. Prince's Orchestra - The Star-Spangled Banner
5. Peerless Quartet - Arrah Go On, I'm Going Back to Oregon

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 18th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 18, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 18, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 18, 1916 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 18, 1916 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 18, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 09:27 pm and setting at 10:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 15, 1916 while the next full moon would come on Aug 13, 1916.

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Your place in the Universe on July 18, 1916

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Someone born on July 18, 1916 is:

108 years 9 months old,

or 1305 months and 26 days old,

or 5678 weeks and 1 day old,

or 39747 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 18, 1916?

There are 65 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 18, 1916?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on July 18, 1916.

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