What happened on Sunday August 18, 1918?

Here's what happened on August 18, 1918:

• Battle of Amiens: A Turning Point in World War I The Battle of Amiens was a pivotal engagement during World War I, where the Allied forces launched a massive coordinated offensive against German positions. The British Fourth Army, in collaboration with Canadian, Australian, and French troops, executed a sophisticated combined arms attack supported by approximately 500 tanks. This strategic assault resulted in a significant breakthrough, with the Allied forces advancing eight miles past the German front line and capturing a total of 28,000 German prisoners (12,000 by Canadians and Australians, 13,000 by British, and 3,000 by French troops). The battle is considered a crucial moment in the war, marking the beginning of the Hundred Days Offensive that ultimately led to the defeat of Germany.
• Birth of Walter Joseph Hickel Walter Joseph Hickel was a notable American political figure who served as the Governor of Alaska and later as the United States Secretary of the Interior. His political career was marked by significant contributions to Alaska's development and national environmental policy.

Events in 1918

August 18, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 18, 1918

Newspapers from Aug. 18, 1918

August 18, 1918 was a Sunday and it was the 230th day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 1918 can also be written as 8/18/1918 in the US and as 18/8/1918 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 1918 in August 1918 calendar

Famous people born on August 18, 1918:

• Cisco Houston

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• Aleksandr Nikolaevič Šelepin
• Vittorio Sentimenti

Famous people born in 1918

Famous people born on August 18th

Famous people died on August 18, 1918:

• Ismania Nugent
• Johann Coaz

Famous people who died in 1918

Famous people who died on August 18th

August 18, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 1918 was Tiger Rag by Original Dixieland Jazz Band, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

1. Original Dixieland Jazz Band - Tiger Rag
2. Henry Burr & Albert Campbell - Belgian Rose
3. Harry Fox - I'm Always Chasing Rainbows
4. Sam Ash - I'm Always Chasing Rainbows

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.

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

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August 18, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 18, 1918 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 August 18, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 05:16 pm and setting at 03:05 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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Your place in the Universe on August 18, 1918

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Someone born on August 18, 1918 is:

106 years 8 months old,

or 1280 months and 23 days old,

or 5569 weeks

or 38983 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 1918?

There are 99 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1918?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 18, 1918.

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