What happened on Monday May 27, 1918?

Here's what happened on May 27, 1918:

• Third German Spring Offensive (Operation Bluecher-Yorck) The Third German Spring Offensive, also known as Operation Bluecher-Yorck, commenced on May 27, 1918, as part of the larger Kaiserschlacht (Kaiser's Battle) strategy. This was the third major German offensive of 1918, representing a last-ditch effort to break the Allied lines before American forces could significantly reinforce the Western Front. Despite initial gains, the offensive ultimately failed due to strategic limitations and increasing Allied resistance.
• Battle of Cantigny The Battle of Cantigny was the first major American offensive of World War I, launched on May 27, 1918. This significant engagement marked the United States' first independent combat operation in World War I, demonstrating the American Expeditionary Forces' combat capabilities and boosting Allied morale during a critical period of the conflict.
• German Gas and Artillery Bombardment along Aisne River On May 27, 1918, at precisely 1:00 AM, German forces launched a comprehensive bombardment along the Aisne River. The attack involved extensive gas shell bombardments targeting the IX Corps front and critical rear areas, including railheads and ammunition dumps. Trench mortars of various calibers assailed outpost lines, while artillery delivered a devastating bombardment across the battle zone.

Events in 1918

May 27, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 27, 1918

Newspapers from May. 27, 1918

May 27, 1918 was a Monday and it was the 147th day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 27, 1918 can also be written as 5/27/1918 in the US and as 27/5/1918 in UK and Europe.

May 27, 1918 in May 1918 calendar

Famous people born on May 27, 1918:

• Yasuhiro Nakasone

  Prominent Japanese politician who served as the 45th Prime Minister of Japan from 1982 to 1987, known for his strong conservative policies...

• Kam Fong
• Robert Gall

Famous people born in 1918

Famous people born on May 27th

Famous people died on May 27, 1918:

• Ōzutsu Man'emon

  The 18th yokozuna, a japanese sumo wrestler (d. 1918).

• Lillian Watson

Famous people who died in 1918

Famous people who died on May 27th

May 27, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 27, 1918 was Some Day They're Coming Home Again by Orpheus Quartet, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

1. Orpheus Quartet - Some Day They're Coming Home Again
2. Prince's Orchestra - Just a Baby's Prayer at Twilight
3. Billy Murray - K-K-K-Katy (Stammering Song)
4. Al Jolson - N Everything
5. Al Jolson - Wedding Bells (Will They Ever Ring for Me?)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 27th is Gemini.

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

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May 27, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 27, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 27, 1918 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 27, 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 May 27, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 09:15 pm and setting at 07:42 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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Someone born on May 27, 1918 is:

106 years 10 months old,

or 1282 months

or 5574 weeks and 3 days old,

or 39021 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 27, 1918?

There are 61 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 27, 1918?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 27, 1918.

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