What happened on Saturday March 23, 1918?

Here's what happened on March 23, 1918:

• Annihilation of the 10th Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment On the third day of the German Spring Offensive during World War I, the 10th Battalion of the Royal West Kent Regiment suffered catastrophic losses, with many soldiers killed or captured, highlighting the brutal nature of the conflict.
• German Artillery Shells Paris During World War I On March 23, 1918, during the First World War, German artillery launched a devastating long-range bombardment of Paris, resulting in 256 civilian casualties. This attack was part of the German Spring Offensive and demonstrated the expanding reach of artillery technology during the conflict.
• Symbolic Bombing of 'Thick Bertha's Dike' During World War I, a symbolic bombing targeted what was nicknamed 'Thick Bertha's Dike', a reference to the widow of Alfred Krupp, the famous German industrial and armaments manufacturer.
• Daring River Dive by Alick Wickham On March 23, 1918, Alick Wickham performed an extraordinary diving feat by plunging 200 feet into Australia's Yarra River, showcasing remarkable physical skill and courage.

Events in 1918

March 23, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 23, 1918

Newspapers from Mar. 23, 1918

March 23, 1918 was a Saturday and it was the 82nd day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 23, 1918 can also be written as 3/23/1918 in the US and as 23/3/1918 in UK and Europe.

March 23, 1918 in March 1918 calendar

Famous people born on March 23, 1918:

• Stanley Armour Dunham

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• Walter Jenkins

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• Colin M. Kraay

Famous people born in 1918

Famous people born on March 23rd

Famous people died on March 23, 1918:

• Paul Laband
• Barry O'Neil

Famous people who died in 1918

Famous people who died on March 23rd

March 23, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 23, 1918 was I'm All Bound Round with the Mason Dixon Line by Al Jolson, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

1. Al Jolson - I'm All Bound Round with the Mason Dixon Line
2. Jascha Heifetz - La Capricieuse
3. Prince's Orchestra - Wait Till the Cows Come Home

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 23rd is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 23, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 23, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 23, 1918 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 23, 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 March 23, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 02:43 pm and setting at 04:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 25, 1918 while the next full moon would come on Mar 27, 1918.

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Your place in the Universe on March 23, 1918

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Someone born on March 23, 1918 is:

107 years 1 month old,

or 1285 months and 21 days old,

or 5590 weeks and 4 days old,

or 39134 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 23, 1918?

There are 313 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 23, 1918?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on March 23, 1918.

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