What happened on Saturday November 18, 1916?

Here's what happened on November 18, 1916:

• First Battle of the Somme Concludes During World War I, British Expeditionary Force commander Douglas Haig officially ended the Battle of the Somme, a devastating conflict that lasted from July 1 to November 18, 1916. This battle was one of the bloodiest in human history, with over one million total casualties across Allied and German forces. The battle represented a strategic stalemate that exemplified the brutal trench warfare characteristic of World War I.
• Allied Forces Recapture Monastir Allied forces successfully recaptured the strategic city of Monastir in Serbia, marking an important tactical movement during World War I's Balkan campaign. This operation demonstrated the complex and multi-front nature of the conflict.
• German Forces Advance in Romania German forces captured Craiova in Romania, continuing their military operations in the Eastern European theater of World War I. This event highlighted the ongoing territorial struggles and strategic maneuvers during the conflict.
• Birth of Amelita Galli-Curci Amelita Galli-Curci, a renowned Italian soprano, was born on this date. She would become one of the most celebrated opera singers of the early 20th century, known for her exceptional coloratura technique and performances in major opera houses worldwide.

Events in 1916

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

Magazines from Nov. 18, 1916

Newspapers from Nov. 18, 1916

November 18, 1916 was a Saturday and it was the 323rd day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 18, 1916 can also be written as 11/18/1916 in the US and as 18/11/1916 in UK and Europe.

November 18, 1916 in November 1916 calendar

Famous people died on November 18, 1916:

• Giuseppe Faccin
• August Lindberg

Famous people who died in 1916

Famous people who died on November 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 18, 1916 was Hallelujah Chorus by Reginald McAll, according to the music chart for the week November 13th and November 19th.

1. Reginald McAll - Hallelujah Chorus
2. Billy Murray - There's a Little Bit of Bad in Every Good Little Girl
3. John McCormack - Cradle Song 1915

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 18th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 18, 1916 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 18, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 11:35 pm and setting at 01:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 09, 1916 while the next full moon would come on Dec 09, 1916.

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Your place in the Universe on November 18, 1916

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Someone born on November 18, 1916 is:

108 years 5 months old,

or 1301 months and 26 days old,

or 5660 weeks and 4 days old,

or 39624 days old,

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

There are 188 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 18th 2025.

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

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

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