What happened this day in history August 2, 1918

What are the important events that happened on August 2, 1918? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 2, 1918: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 2, 1918 is the 214th day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 151 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is July 20, 1918 – a Friday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectadecatetragon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $371.30. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Leo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Peridot is the modern birthstone for this month. Diamond is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Horse is the mythical animal and Earth is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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August 2, 1918 Historical Events

  • 1918
    Japan announces that it is deploying troops to Siberia in the aftermath of World War I.
  • 1918
    The first general strike in Canadian history takes place in Vancouver.

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