What Happened on August 29, 1918

Historical Events

Second Battle of Bapaume

WWI: Bapaume, France re-taken from the Germans in the Second Battle of Bapaume by British, Australian, NZ and Canadian Corps in the Hundred Days Offensive

Famous Birthdays

  • Jelle Zijlstra, Dutch economist, politician (Prime Minister, 1966-67), and President of Netherlands Bank (1967-82), born in Oosterbierum, Netherlands (d. 2001)

Famous Deaths

  • Max Dauthendey, German painter and author (Raubmenschen), dies at 51
Died in 1918 1918 Highlights

About August 29, 1918

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 7 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo