What happened on Wednesday May 01, 1918?

Here's what happened on May 01, 1918:

• Battle of Lahti Concludes in Finnish Civil War The Battle of Lahti ended with a decisive surrender of approximately 30,000 Red Guards and their supporters to the White Guards and supporting German detachment forces. This battle was a critical moment in the Finnish Civil War, marking a significant victory for the anti-communist White forces.
• German Advance in Russian Territory During World War I, German troops entered the Don province in southern Russia, strategically capturing the important city of Rostov on May 6, 1918. This military operation was part of the broader German offensive on the Eastern Front following the Russian Revolution and the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk.
• Egyptian Expeditionary Force Operations in Jordan As part of the Middle Eastern campaign during World War I, the Egyptian Expeditionary Force captured the towns of Sunet Nimrun and Es Salt in Jordan. These strategic movements were immediately challenged by coordinated Ottoman and German counterattacks, highlighting the complex military dynamics in the region.
• Birth of Jack Paar Jack Paar, a pioneering American television personality, was born in Canton, Ohio. He would become famous as the host of *The Tonight Show* from 1957 to 1962, significantly influencing the format of late-night television entertainment.
• Royal Air Force Establishes Squadron No. 252 The Royal Air Force expanded its aerial capabilities by establishing air squadron No. 252, contributing to the growing importance of air power during World War I and the early development of military aviation.
• Founding of Kyung Sung Public Agricultural College The Kyung Sung Public Agricultural College was established, which would later evolve into the University of Seoul. This institution represented an important step in developing higher education and agricultural sciences in Korea during the Japanese colonial period.
• Independent Voters Association Formation The Independent Voters Association was established in North Dakota as a conservative political organization, serving as a counterbalance to the more socialist-oriented Nonpartisan League. This reflected the diverse political landscape of early 20th-century American grassroots politics.

Events in 1918

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

Magazines from May. 01, 1918

Newspapers from May. 01, 1918

May 01, 1918 was a Wednesday and it was the 121st day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1918 can also be written as 5/1/1918 in the US and as 1/5/1918 in UK and Europe.

May 01, 1918 in May 1918 calendar

Famous people born on May 01, 1918:

• Jack Paar

  Pioneering American television talk show host who significantly influenced late-night entertainment in the 1950s and early 1960s, hosting...

• Gerš Ickovič Budker

Famous people born in 1918

Famous people born on May 1st

Famous people died on May 01, 1918:

• Grove Karl Gilbert
• Ernesto Monaci
• Feliciano Novelli

Famous people who died in 1918

Famous people who died on May 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1918 was On the Road to Home Sweet Home by Percy Hemus, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

1. Percy Hemus - On the Road to Home Sweet Home
2. Marion Harris - Everybody's Crazy 'Bout the Doggone Blues (But I'm Happy)
3. Helen Clark & Gladys Rice - The Siren's Song

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 01, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 12:09 am and setting at 10:54 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 26, 1918 while the next full moon would come on May 25, 1918.

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Your place in the Universe on May 01, 1918

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Someone born on May 01, 1918 is:

107 years and 2 days old,

or 1284 months and 2 days old,

or 5583 weeks and 3 days old,

or 39084 days old,

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

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

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

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