What happened on Monday July 22, 1918?

About July 22nd, 1918, in brief:

  • Historical events: Indra Lal Roy, a pioneering Indian pilot serving with the Royal Flying Corps, was tragically killed in aerial combat during World War I. At just 20 years old, Roy represented a significant milestone as one of the earliest Indian military aviators fighting for the British Empire. His sacrifice highlighted the often-overlooked contributions of colonial soldiers in the global conflict.
  • Day of the week: July 22nd, 1918 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: They Were All Out of Step But Jim by Billy Murray
  • Popular movie: Shifting Sands directed by Albert Parker

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July 22, 1918: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 22, 1918:

  • First Indian Fighter Pilot Killed in World War I Indra Lal Roy, a pioneering Indian pilot serving with the Royal Flying Corps, was tragically killed in aerial combat during World War I. At just 20 years old, Roy represented a significant milestone as one of the earliest Indian military aviators fighting for the British Empire. His sacrifice highlighted the often-overlooked contributions of colonial soldiers in the global conflict.
  • Mass Lightning Strike in Utah National Park A catastrophic lightning event struck Utah's Wasatch National Park, resulting in the unprecedented death of 504 sheep in a single incident. This rare and tragic natural phenomenon demonstrates the immense destructive potential of lightning and its impact on local wildlife and ecosystems.

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July 22, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 22, 1918?


July 22, 1918 was a Monday and it was the 203rd day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 22, 1918 can also be written as 7/22/1918 in the US and as 22/7/1918 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 22, 1918?


Famous people born on July 22, 1918:

  • Cora Vaucaire

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July 22, 1918: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 22, 1918:

  • Indra Lal Roy

    Indian lieutenant and first indian fighter aircraft pilot (b. 1898).

  • Manuel González Prada
  • István Mudin

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July 22, 1918: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 22, 1918 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 22nd and July 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

July 22, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 22, 1918 was They Were All Out of Step But Jim by Billy Murray, according to the music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.

  1. - They Were All Out of Step But Jim youtube
  2. - One Day in June (It Might Have Been You) youtube
  3. - Your Lips Are No Man's Land but Mine youtube
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July 22, 1918: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 22nd is Cancer.

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July 22, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 22, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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July 22, 1918: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 22, 1918 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 22, 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 July 22, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:25 pm and setting at 05:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 24, 1918 while the next full moon would come on Jul 23, 1918.

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How old is someone born on July 22, 1918?


Someone born on July 22, 1918 is:

106 years 10 months old,

or 1282 months and 15 days old,

or 5576 weeks and 4 days old,

or 39036 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 22, 1918?

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