What happened on Wednesday February 06, 1918?

Here's what happened on February 06, 1918:

• British Women's Voting Rights Milestone The Representation of the People Act 1918 was passed by Parliament, granting voting rights to British women over 30 who met specific property qualifications. This landmark legislation was a significant step towards women's suffrage in the United Kingdom.
• Finnish Civil War Skirmish in Varkaus Finnish White Guards attempted to capture Varkaus from the Finnish Red Guards, resulting in a failed military operation with four casualties. This event was part of the broader Finnish Civil War that followed the country's independence.
• German Air Force Squadron Expansion The Luftstreitkräfte (German Air Force) established two new fighter squadrons: Jagdstaffel 70 and Jagdstaffel 71, expanding their aerial combat capabilities during World War I.
• Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Founded The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce was established, eventually growing to become the largest chamber of commerce in New York State, playing a crucial role in supporting local business and economic development.
• Birth of Lothar-Günther Buchheim Lothar-Günther Buchheim, a notable German author known for his novel 'Das Boot', was born on this date. He would later become famous for his vivid literary works depicting naval experiences during World War II.

Events in 1918

February 06, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 06, 1918

Newspapers from Feb. 06, 1918

February 06, 1918 was a Wednesday and it was the 37th day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 06, 1918 can also be written as 2/6/1918 in the US and as 6/2/1918 in UK and Europe.

February 06, 1918 in February 1918 calendar

Famous people born on February 06, 1918:

• Lothar-Günther Buchheim

  Lothar-Günther Buchheim was a renowned German painter and author, best known for his novel 'Das Boot' which was later adapted into a...

Famous people born in 1918

Famous people born on February 6th

Famous people died on February 06, 1918:

• Gustav Klimt

  Austrian painter and illustrator (b. 1862).

• Charles Edward Faxon
• Enrico Golisciani

Famous people who died in 1918

Famous people who died on February 6th

February 06, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 06, 1918 was Mighty Lak' a Rose by Geraldine Farrar, according to the music chart for the week February 4th and February 10th.

1. Geraldine Farrar - Mighty Lak' a Rose
2. Elizabeth Spencer & Sterling Trio - Where the Morning Glories Grow
3. Columbia Stellar Quartet & Charles Harrison - The Battle Hymn of the Republic

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 6th 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 06, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 06, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 06, 1918 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 06, 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 06, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 02:54 am and setting at 01:14 pm.

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 06, 1918

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Someone born on February 06, 1918 is:

107 years 4 months old,

or 1288 months and 20 days old,

or 5603 weeks and 1 day old,

or 39222 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 06, 1918?

There are 225 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 06, 1918?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on February 06, 1918.

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