What happened on Saturday February 02, 1918?

Here's what happened on February 02, 1918:

• Soviet-Ukrainian War: Battle for Kiev's Arsenal Factory During the tumultuous period of the Ukrainian War of Independence, militias led by Ukrainian independence leader Symon Petliura launched a significant assault on Kiev's Arsenal Factory. The attack targeted Bolshevik-supporting workers who had barricaded themselves inside the facility, marking a critical moment in the struggle for Ukrainian sovereignty.
• Establishment of Finland's Defence Command A pivotal moment in Finnish military history occurred with the formal establishment of the Defence Command, laying the groundwork for Finland's future national defense infrastructure during a period of significant political transformation.
• Luftstreitkräfte Fighter Wing Reorganization The German Air Force (Luftstreitkräfte) conducted a strategic reorganization of its fighter wings, specifically Jagdstaffel 2 and Jagdstaffel 3. Bruno Loerzer was appointed as the first commanding officer of Jagdstaffel 2, while Adolf Ritter von Tutschek took command of Jagdstaffel 3, signaling important changes in military aviation leadership during World War I.
• DUPE: Brighton Tornado Disaster A rare meteorological event occurred in Brighton, Victoria, Australia, when two simultaneous tornadoes struck the region. The destructive storm resulted in two fatalities and six injuries, with property damage estimated between A£100,000 and 150,000, highlighting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather conditions.

Events in 1918

February 02, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 02, 1918

Newspapers from Feb. 02, 1918

February 02, 1918 was a Saturday and it was the 33rd day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 02, 1918 can also be written as 2/2/1918 in the US and as 2/2/1918 in UK and Europe.

February 02, 1918 in February 1918 calendar

Famous people born on February 02, 1918:

• Hella Haasse

  Prominent Dutch-Indonesian novelist and writer known for her significant contributions to Dutch literature, exploring themes of colonialism...

Famous people born in 1918

Famous people born on February 2nd

Famous people died on February 02, 1918:

• John L. Sullivan

  American boxer (b. 1858).

• Paolo D'Oncieu de la Bâtie
• Leone Viale
• Alphonse Lévy
• Oreste Salomone

Famous people who died in 1918

Famous people who died on February 2nd

February 02, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 02, 1918 was Livery Stable Blues by W.C. Handy's Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

1. W.C. Handy's Orchestra - Livery Stable Blues

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 2nd is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 02, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 02, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 02, 1918 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 02, 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 February 02, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 10:51 pm and setting at 10:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 27, 1918 while the next full moon would come on Feb 25, 1918.

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Your place in the Universe on February 02, 1918

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Someone born on February 02, 1918 is:

107 years 3 months old,

or 1287 months and 12 days old,

or 5597 weeks and 4 days old,

or 39183 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 02, 1918?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 02, 1918?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on February 02, 1918.

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