What happened on Wednesday June 19, 1918?

About June 19th, 1918, in brief:

  • Historical events: In a pivotal moment of World War I, U.S. Army Major General Omar Bundy assumed command of the 2nd Infantry Division as U.S. Marines heroically continued to repel German attacks at Belleau Wood. This battle was crucial in demonstrating the United States' military capability and resolve during the conflict.
  • Day of the week: June 19th, 1918 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Just Like Washington Crossed the Delaware, General Pershing Will Cross the Rhine by Peerless Quartet
  • Popular movie: Missing directed by James Young

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June 19, 1918: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 19, 1918:

  • Battle of Belleau Wood - U.S. Marines Resist German Offensive In a pivotal moment of World War I, U.S. Army Major General Omar Bundy assumed command of the 2nd Infantry Division as U.S. Marines heroically continued to repel German attacks at Belleau Wood. This battle was crucial in demonstrating the United States' military capability and resolve during the conflict.
  • Second Battle of the Piave River - Italian Counteroffensive During World War I, General Armando Diaz, Chief of Staff of the Italian Army, strategically ordered a decisive counterattack against the vulnerable flank of the Austro-Hungarian forces. This critical military maneuver was a turning point in the Italian campaign, demonstrating tactical brilliance and helping to halt the enemy's advance.

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June 19, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 19, 1918?


June 19, 1918 was a Wednesday and it was the 170th day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 19, 1918 can also be written as 6/19/1918 in the US and as 19/6/1918 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 19, 1918?


Famous people born on June 19, 1918:

  • Franco Modigliani

    Nobel Prize-winning Italian-American economist who made significant contributions to economic theory, particularly in consumption and...

  • Evelle Younger

    American politician and lawyer who served as California's Attorney General in 1981, with a notable career in public service and law.

  • Dave Lambert

    Jazz vocalist and founding member of the legendary vocal group Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, known for innovative vocal jazz arrangements.

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June 19, 1918: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 19, 1918:

  • Francesco Baracca

    Italian fighter pilot (b. 1888).

  • Guido Alessi
  • Emilio Bongioanni
  • Giuseppe Mancino
  • Soccorso Saloni
  • Attilio Verdirosi
  • Julián Juderías

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June 19, 1918: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 19, 1918 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 17th and June 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

June 19, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 19, 1918 was Just Like Washington Crossed the Delaware, General Pershing Will Cross the Rhine by Peerless Quartet, according to the music chart for the week June 17th and June 23rd.

  1. - Just Like Washington Crossed the Delaware, General Pershing Will Cross the Rhine youtube
  2. - I May Stay Away a Little Longer youtube
  3. - Just a Baby's Prayer at Twilight youtube
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June 19, 1918: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 19th is Gemini.

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

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June 19, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 19, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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June 19, 1918: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 19, 1918 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 19, 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 June 19, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 04:07 pm and setting at 02:21 am.

The previous full moon was on May 25, 1918 while the next full moon would come on Jun 24, 1918.

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How old is someone born on June 19, 1918?


Someone born on June 19, 1918 is:

106 years 10 months old,

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or 5578 weeks

or 39046 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 19, 1918?

There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 19, 1918?

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