What happened on Tuesday January 01, 1918?

Here's what happened on January 01, 1918:

• Finland's Calendar Transition On January 1, 1918, Finland officially transitioned from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar, marking a significant administrative and cultural shift in timekeeping. This change aligned Finland with modern international calendar standards and represented an important moment in the country's modernization process.
• Patrick Anthony Porteous - Victoria Cross Recipient Patrick Anthony Porteous was a Scottish military serviceman who was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Born in Scotland, he distinguished himself through exceptional bravery during military service, with his remarkable achievements ultimately recognized by this prestigious military honor.

Events in 1918

January 01, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 01, 1918

Newspapers from Jan. 01, 1918

January 01, 1918 was a Tuesday and it was the 1st day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1918 can also be written as 1/1/1918 in the US and as 1/1/1918 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1918 in January 1918 calendar

Famous people born on January 01, 1918:

• Jaja Wachuku

  Prominent Nigerian politician who played a crucial role in Nigeria's early diplomatic representation as the first Nigerian Ambassador to the...

• Patrick Anthony Porteous

  Indian-Scottish colonel who was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration for valor in the British armed forces.

• Émile Genevoix
• Johnny Man Young
• Willy den Ouden

Famous people born in 1918

Famous people born on January 1st

Famous people died on January 01, 1918:

• William Wilfred Campbell

  Canadian poet and author (b. 1858).

Famous people who died in 1918

Famous people who died on January 1st

January 01, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1918 was Sailin' Away On the Henry Clay by Victor Military Band, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

1. Victor Military Band - Sailin' Away On the Henry Clay
2. Prince's Orchestra - Over There
3. Peerless Quartet - I Don't Know Where I'm Going But I'm On My Way

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 01, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 01, 1918 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 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 January 01, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 09:08 pm and setting at 10:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 28, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Jan 27, 1918.

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Your place in the Universe on January 01, 1918

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Someone born on January 01, 1918 is:

107 years 5 months old,

or 1289 months and 3 days old,

or 5605 weeks and 1 day old,

or 39236 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1918?

There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1918?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on January 01, 1918.

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