What happened on Friday May 03, 1918?

Here's what happened on May 03, 1918:

• William Orpen's War Exhibition Renowned official war artist William Orpen opened his powerful exhibition titled *War* in London, showcasing his artistic documentation of World War I. Later, he generously donated the paintings to the British government and was subsequently knighted in June of the same year, recognizing his significant contribution to preserving the visual history of the war.
• Vyborg Massacre during Finnish Civil War During the Finnish Civil War, Finnish commander Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim sent a telegram to the town commandant in Vyborg, Finland, attempting to halt the ongoing massacre of Red Guard prisoners and ethnic Russians civilians. Despite his intervention, by the time the violence subsided, 1,200 people had been killed, including over 800 Red Guard prisoners and between 360 and 420 civilians of Russian or affiliated ethnicity. This tragic event highlighted the brutal nature of the conflict and the ethnic tensions of the time.
• Battle of Ahvenkoski and Red Guards' Surrender In the final stages of the Finnish Civil War, the Kymi Valley represented the last stronghold for the Red Guards. Negotiations for surrender commenced with German forces, signaling the imminent end of the conflict and the defeat of the Red Guards in Finland.
• Formation of Soviet 6th Rifle Division The Soviet Red Army established the 6th Rifle Division in Gdov, Russia, as part of its ongoing military reorganization during the early years of the Russian Revolution and subsequent Civil War.

Events in 1918

May 03, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 03, 1918

Newspapers from May. 03, 1918

May 03, 1918 was a Friday and it was the 123rd day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 03, 1918 can also be written as 5/3/1918 in the US and as 3/5/1918 in UK and Europe.

May 03, 1918 in May 1918 calendar

Famous people died on May 03, 1918:

• Charlie Soong

  Chinese businessman and missionary (b. 1863).

• Omer Demeuldre
• Maria Anna di Sassonia-Altenburg

Famous people who died in 1918

Famous people who died on May 3rd

May 03, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 03, 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 3rd is Taurus.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

Discover the personality of May born.

Unlock the Mysteries of May 03, 1918! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

May 03, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 03, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Horse personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on May 03, 1918 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 03, 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 03, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 01:31 am and setting at 01:12 pm.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in May 1918

Your place in the Universe on May 03, 1918

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on May 03, 1918 is:

107 years and 11 days old,

or 1284 months and 11 days old,

or 5584 weeks and 5 days old,

or 39093 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 03, 1918?

There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 3rd 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 03, 1918?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 03, 1918.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.