What happened on Monday June 18, 1917?

Here's what happened on June 18, 1917:

• Battle of the Hills The final German attempt to recapture lost ground from French forces was decisively repelled. Since April 16, the Allies had achieved substantial victories, capturing approximately 52,000 prisoners, 440 heavy and field guns, and over 1,000 machine guns, demonstrating the Allied forces' growing military superiority.
• Tenth Battle of the Isonzo A major Austro-Hungarian counteroffensive forced Italian forces to retreat, losing nearly all the ground they had initially gained during the battle along the northern Italian-Austrian border. This battle represented a significant strategic reversal for Italian military operations.
• Luftstreitkräfte Bombing of Sheerness A German Air Force squadron of 22 Gotha bombers conducted a bold daytime raid on a Royal Navy facility in Sheerness, England. The attack resulted in 13 civilian casualties and the loss of one German bomber, marking an escalation in aerial warfare tactics during World War I.
• German Aircraft Attack on British Supply Train A strategic German air attack on a British supply train near the Battle of Messines significantly disrupted Allied logistics. The attack forced British artillery to cease firing after just three hours, highlighting the emerging importance of aerial interdiction in modern warfare.
• Birth of Arthur Tremblay Arthur Tremblay, a notable French Canadian politician who would later become influential in Quebec's political landscape, was born. He would go on to have a significant political career spanning several decades until his death in 1996.

Events in 1917

June 18, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 18, 1917

Newspapers from Jun. 18, 1917

June 18, 1917 was a Monday and it was the 169th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 18, 1917 can also be written as 6/18/1917 in the US and as 18/6/1917 in UK and Europe.

June 18, 1917 in June 1917 calendar

Famous people born on June 18, 1917:

• Richard Boone

  Renowned American actor famous for his iconic role as Paladin in the TV series 'Have Gun, Will Travel'.

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on June 18th

Famous people died on June 18, 1917:

• Titu Maiorescu

  Romanian critic and politician, 23rd prime minister of romania (b. 1840).

• Cesare Mangili

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on June 18th

June 18, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 18, 1917 was Boy Scouts of America March by Victor Military Band, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

1. Victor Military Band - Boy Scouts of America March
2. Peerless Quartet - When the Sun Goes Down in Dixie (And the Moon Begins to Rise)
3. Al Jolson - From Here to Shanghai
4. American Quartet - Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny, Oh!

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 18th is Gemini.

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June 18, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 18, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 18, 1917 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 18, 1917 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 June 18, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:21 am and setting at 07:51 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 05, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Jul 04, 1917.

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Your place in the Universe on June 18, 1917

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Someone born on June 18, 1917 is:

107 years 11 months old,

or 1295 months and 6 days old,

or 5631 weeks and 5 days old,

or 39422 days old,

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There are 26 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 18, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on June 18, 1917.

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