What happened on Wednesday July 24, 1918?

Here's what happened on July 24, 1918:

• Battle of Hamel: A Strategic Allied Victory During World War I, the Australian Corps, led by Lieutenant General John Monash, executed a meticulously planned and highly successful offensive to capture the village of Hamel in France. This battle is considered a masterpiece of military strategy and coordination, demonstrating the tactical prowess of Australian forces. The operation resulted in significant German casualties, with 2,000 soldiers killed and 1,600 captured, while Australian forces suffered approximately 1,400 casualties. The battle was notable for its precise planning, effective use of combined arms tactics, and the integration of infantry, tanks, and aircraft.
• Introduction of Food Rationing in the United Kingdom The United Kingdom implemented comprehensive food rationing during World War I, restricting the public consumption of essential food items including butter, margarine, lard, meat, and sugar. This measure was designed to manage food supplies, ensure equitable distribution, and support the war effort by controlling domestic food consumption.
• Sinking of Austro-Hungarian Submarine SM U-20 In a naval engagement during World War I, an Austro-Hungarian submarine, SM U-20, was torpedoed and sunk by an Italian submarine in the Adriatic Sea. The attack resulted in the complete loss of the submarine and its entire crew of 18 sailors, highlighting the dangerous submarine warfare that characterized maritime operations during the conflict.

Events in 1918

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

Magazines from Jul. 24, 1918

Newspapers from Jul. 24, 1918

July 24, 1918 was a Wednesday and it was the 205th day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 24, 1918 can also be written as 7/24/1918 in the US and as 24/7/1918 in UK and Europe.

July 24, 1918 in July 1918 calendar

Famous people born on July 24, 1918:

• Ruggiero Ricci

  Renowned virtuoso violinist from San Francisco, California, famous for his exceptional interpretations of Paganini's works and considered...

• Pee Wee Reese

  Legendary baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Hall of Fame shortstop, and key figure in breaking racial barriers in Major League...

• Jean-Roger Caussimon

  French actor and singer known for his contributions to French theater and music during the mid-20th century.

Famous people born in 1918

Famous people born on July 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 24, 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. Billy Murray - They Were All Out of Step But Jim
2. Henry Burr & Albert Campbell - One Day in June (It Might Have Been You)
3. Henry Burr & Albert Campbell - Your Lips Are No Man's Land but Mine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 24th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 24, 1918 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 24, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 08:41 pm and setting at 07:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 23, 1918 while the next full moon would come on Aug 22, 1918.

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Someone born on July 24, 1918 is:

106 years 9 months old,

or 1281 months and 20 days old,

or 5573 weeks

or 39011 days old,

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

There are 71 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 24th 2025.

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

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

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