What happened on Monday May 06, 1918?

About May 6th, 1918, in brief:

  • Historical events: On May 6, 1918, the United States Navy established the Coco Solo naval station near Cativá, Panama, strategically positioned to enhance the defense of the critically important Panama Canal during World War I.
  • Day of the week: May 6th, 1918 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: In the Land O Yamo Yamo by Van & Schenck
  • Popular movie: M'Liss directed by Marshall Neilan

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May 06, 1918: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 06, 1918:

  • US Navy Establishes Coco Solo Naval Station On May 6, 1918, the United States Navy established the Coco Solo naval station near Cativá, Panama, strategically positioned to enhance the defense of the critically important Panama Canal during World War I.
  • Don Cossacks Capture Rostov-on-Don On May 6, 1918, the Don Cossacks, led by Pyotr Krasnov, captured the strategically important city of Rostov-on-Don in the Don Soviet Republic. This action facilitated German forces' subsequent occupation of the city two days later, marking a significant moment in the Russian Civil War and World War I's Eastern Front.
  • Nicaragua Declares War on Central Powers On May 6, 1918, Nicaragua officially declared war on the Central Powers during World War I, joining the Allied forces in the global conflict.

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

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What day of the week was May 06, 1918?


May 06, 1918 was a Monday and it was the 126th day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 1918 can also be written as 5/6/1918 in the US and as 6/5/1918 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 06, 1918?


Famous people born on May 06, 1918:

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May 06, 1918: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 06, 1918 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 6th and May 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 1918 was In the Land O Yamo Yamo by Van & Schenck, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

  1. - In the Land O Yamo Yamo youtube
  2. - Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag youtube
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May 06, 1918: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th is Taurus.

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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.

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May 06, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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May 06, 1918: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 06, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 03:06 am and setting at 04:50 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on May 06, 1918?


Someone born on May 06, 1918 is:

106 years 11 months old,

or 1283 months and 27 days old,

or 5582 weeks and 5 days old,

or 39079 days old,

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

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

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