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October 12, 1918 was the 285th day of the year 1918, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is October 12, 1918 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 12, 1918, who was born and died on October 12, 1918, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 12, 1918, which were the most popular songs (ex. While You're Away by Harry Ellis), movies (e.g. Shoulder Arms, directed by Charles Chaplin), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 12th, 1918 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 12, 1918?
- October 12, 1918: What happened on that day?
- October 12, 1918: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 12, 1918: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 12, 1918?
- October 12, 1918: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 12, 1918: What famous people died on that day?
- October 12, 1918: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 12, 1918: Number 1 song on that day
- October 12, 1918: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 12, 1918?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 12, 1918?
- Who was the Pope on October 12, 1918?
What day of the week was October 12, 1918?
October 12, 1918 was a Saturday and it was the 285th day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 12, 1918 can also be written as 10/12/1918 in the US and as 12/10/1918 in UK and Europe.
October 12, 1918: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 12, 1918:
- Forest fire in minnesota and northern wisconsin kills about 800
- Cloquet minnesota and 25 other communities destroyed by forest fire, 559 die.
- A massive forest fire kills 453 people in minnesota.
- Cloquet fire: the city of cloquet, minnesota and nearby areas are destroyed in a fire, killing 453.
October 12, 1918: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 12, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 12, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 12th, 1918 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 12, 1918: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 12, 1918 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 12, 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 October 12, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 01:44 pm and setting at 11:39 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 20, 1918 while the next full moon would come on Oct 19, 1918.
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Who was born on October 12, 1918?
Famous people born on October 12, 1918:
- Jerome Robbins
American director, producer, and choreographer (b. 1918).
- Dorothy Haynes
Scottish horror author who published 26 stories in a horror anthology.
- Emil Cossetto
Composer.
- Frank Robert
Norwegian singer, actor, and dancer.
- Jakob Lobmeyer
Germany military man.
- Bob Dro
- Cesare Ferraresi
- Francisco Javier Sáenz de Oiza
- William Thayer
Whose famous birthday is on October 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 12th:
![Hugh Jackman]()
Hugh JackmanAustralian producer and actor who is involved with film, musical theatre and television.
![Josh Hutcherson]()
Josh HutchersonJosh hutcherson is an american actor known for his role as peeta mellark in the hunger games film series.
![Young Jeezy]()
Young JeezyYoung jeezy, also known as jeezy, is an american rapper and actor known for his contributions to the hip-hop genre and his hit singles such...
![Brigitte Lahaie]()
Brigitte LahaieFrench radio talk show host, actress in mainstream films and former pornographic actor of x-rated movies.
![Akshara Haasan]()
Akshara HaasanIndian film actress known for her work in Tamil cinema.
![Luciano Pavarotti]()
Luciano PavarottiHe is an italian operatic tenor who has been a star for hundreds of recordings and international performances.
![Doona Bae]()
Doona BaeDoona bae is a south korean actress known for her roles in popular films such as the host and cloud atlas.
![Tyler Blackburn]()
Tyler BlackburnTyler blackburn is a tv actor known for his role as caleb rivers in the tv series pretty little liars.
![Kirk Cameron]()
Kirk CameronAmerican actor best known for his role in the abc sitcom "growing pains" as the loving, wholesome child.
![Susan Anton]()
Susan AntonAmerican actress, singer and dancer.
October 12, 1918: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 105 years 6 months old,
or 1266 months and 8 days old,
or 5506 weeks
or 38542 days old,
if you were born on October 12, 1918.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 12, 1918?
There are 175 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 12, 1918?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 12, 1918.
October 12, 1918: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on October 12th?
Famous deaths on October 12th:
![John Denver]()
John DenverAmerican folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
![Sonja Henie]()
Sonja HenieThe norwegian champion ice skater, with over 257 medals and cups.
![Joan Leslie]()
Joan LeslieAmerican actress, dancer, and vaudevillian (b. 1925).
![Sheila Florance]()
Sheila FloranceAustralian actress in television and film (born 1916).
![Leon Ames]()
Leon AmesActor (father to the bride), passes away at 91 after suffering a stroke.
![Conchata Ferrell]()
Conchata FerrellAmerican actress (d. 2020).
![Nat Pendleton]()
Nat PendletonOlympic wrestler/actor (reckless) dies at 72.
![Doris Davenport]()
Doris DavenportActress (behind the news westerner), dies in 81.
![Aline MacMahon]()
Aline MacMahonUs actress, backdoor to heaven, dies at 92.
![Johnny Olson]()
Johnny OlsonAmerican game show announcer price is right, dies at 75.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 12th
October 12, 1918: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 12, 1918:
- El Dia de la Raza - Latin America.
- French Republican Calendar - Chanvre (Hemp) Day, twenty-first day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Columbus Day (traditionally) - United States.
- Spain - Hispanic Day, National Day
- Malawi - Mother's Day
- Equatorial Guinea - Independence Day (from Spain, 1968)
- Also see October 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- RC Saints - Our Lady of the Pillar (Zaragoza, Spain); Saint Wilfrid
- St. Fiace
- Roman festivals - Fortuna Redux, last day of the Ludi Augustales
October 12, 1918: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 12, 1918 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 7th and October 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 12, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 1918 was While You're Away by Harry Ellis, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.
October 12, 1918: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 12, 1918 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Harry Ellis - While You're Away
- Arthur Fields - Oh, How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning
- Harry Macdonough & Shannon Four - Good-Bye, Mother Machree
October 12, 1918: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 12, 1918 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Shoulder Arms
Release year: 1918
Directed by: Charles Chaplin
Starring: Edna Purviance, Charles Chaplin, Syd Chaplin, Loyal Underwood
Country: United States of America
Shifting Sands
Release year: 1918
Directed by: Albert Parker
Starring: Gloria Swanson, Joe King, Harvey Clark, Leone Carton
Country: United States of America
Thomas Graals bästa barn
Release year: 1918
Directed by: Mauritz Stiller
Starring: Victor Sjöström, Karin Molander, Josef Fischer, Jenny Tschernichin-Larsson
Âmes de fous
Release year: 1918
Directed by: Germaine Dulac
Starring: Sylvio De Pedrelli, Ève Francis, Suzanne Parisys, Gastao Roxo
The Temple of Dusk
Release year: 1918
Directed by: James Young
Starring: Sessue Hayakawa, Jane Novak, Louis Willoughby, Mary Jane Irving
Who was the US President on October 12, 1918?
On October 12, 1918 the US President was Woodrow Wilson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 12, 1918?
On October 12, 1918 the UK Prime Minister was David Lloyd George (Liberal).
Who was the Pope on October 12, 1918?
On October 12, 1918 the Pope was Benedict XV.
What is special about October 12th?
October 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on October 12th, such as:
- 2018 - Wedding of princess eugenie & jack brooksbank: in the second british royal wedding of 2018, princess eugenie wed jack brooksbank at st george's chapel windsor castle.
- 2017 - In the kurram valley, pakistani forces rescue joshua boyle, an american citizen, and their family from north-west pakistani war. the taliban had kidnapped the family in afghanistan's wardak province five years ago. (global news),
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war: haider al-abadi, the iraqi prime minister rejects turkey’s claim that turkish forces should be part of an operation to retake mosul from militant-held forces.
What happened in 1918?
1918 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Annette Adams sworn in as 1st woman district attorney of US, California
- Czar Ferdinand I of Bulgaria does distance of throne
- Selwyn Theater opens at 229 W 42nd St, New York City
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What was the calendar for October 1918?
October 1918 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
