What happened on Wednesday April 24, 1918?

Here's what happened on April 24, 1918:

• First Tank-to-Tank Combat in World War I On April 24, 1918, during World War I, the first recorded tank-to-tank combat in military history occurred at Villers-Bretonneux, France. Three British Mark IV tanks encountered three German A7V tanks in a historic engagement that marked a significant milestone in armored warfare. This battle demonstrated the emerging importance of tanks as a decisive military technology and foreshadowed the future of mechanized combat.
• Battle of Vyborg during Finnish Civil War On April 24, 1918, during the Finnish Civil War, German units attempted to capture the town of Vyborg (Viipuri) from the Red Guards. Despite their efforts, the German forces failed to break through the town's defenses, highlighting the complex and fragmented nature of the conflict in Finland during this period.

Events in 1918

April 24, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 24, 1918

Newspapers from Apr. 24, 1918

April 24, 1918 was a Wednesday and it was the 114th day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 24, 1918 can also be written as 4/24/1918 in the US and as 24/4/1918 in UK and Europe.

April 24, 1918 in April 1918 calendar

Famous people born on April 24, 1918:

• Maurice Druon

  Renowned French novelist, member of the Académie française, and influential writer known for historical novels and political engagement.

• Robert Escarpit

  Prominent French intellectual who made significant contributions to journalism, literature, and academic research.

Famous people born in 1918

Famous people born on April 24th

Famous people died on April 24, 1918:

• Evno Fišelevič Azef

Famous people who died in 1918

Famous people who died on April 24th

April 24, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 1918 was Au Revoir But Not Good-Bye, Soldier Boy by Peerless Quartet, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

1. Peerless Quartet - Au Revoir But Not Good-Bye, Soldier Boy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 24, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 24, 1918 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 April 24, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:28 pm and setting at 05:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 27, 1918 while the next full moon would come on Apr 26, 1918.

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Your place in the Universe on April 24, 1918

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Someone born on April 24, 1918 is:

107 years and 10 days old,

or 1284 months and 10 days old,

or 5584 weeks and 4 days old,

or 39092 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 24, 1918?

There are 355 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 1918?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on April 24, 1918.

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