What happened on Monday February 11, 1918?

Here's what happened on February 11, 1918:

• German U-boat Sinks British Cargo Ship German submarine SM U-53 conducted a maritime attack in the Atlantic Ocean, torpedoing and sinking the British cargo ship SS Merton Hall. The attack resulted in the tragic loss of 57 crew members, highlighting the deadly naval warfare during World War I.
• Royal Navy Q-ship Destroyed by German Submarine The Royal Navy Q-ship HMS Westphalia was sunk by German submarine SM U-97 in a naval engagement during World War I. The attack resulted in the loss of 46 crew members, demonstrating the intense submarine warfare of the period.
• Battle of Antrea during Finnish Civil War During the Finnish Civil War, the Finnish Red Guards launched an offensive in Antrea, capturing the villages of Seistola and Ahvola west of the strategic rail town of Hannila. Despite their efforts, they failed to take control of the town itself, which was a critical transportation hub in the eastern part of Finland.
• French Submarine Diane Lost in Bay of Biscay The French submarine Diane suffered a catastrophic internal explosion in the Bay of Biscay, leading to its complete destruction and the tragic loss of all 43 crew members. The incident underscores the inherent dangers of submarine operations during World War I.

Events in 1918

February 11, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 11, 1918

Newspapers from Feb. 11, 1918

February 11, 1918 was a Monday and it was the 42nd day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 11, 1918 can also be written as 2/11/1918 in the US and as 11/2/1918 in UK and Europe.

February 11, 1918 in February 1918 calendar

Famous people born on February 11, 1918:

• Blaine Gibson in Colorado

  Renowned Disney animator and sculptor who created hundreds of sculptures for Disneyland attractions.

Famous people born in 1918

Famous people born on February 11th

Famous people died on February 11, 1918:

• Alexey Kaledin

  Russian general (b. 1861).

Famous people who died in 1918

Famous people who died on February 11th

February 11, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 11, 1918 was I'm Crazy Over Every Girl in France by Avon Comedy Four, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

1. Avon Comedy Four - I'm Crazy Over Every Girl in France
2. Sam Ash - Give Me the Moonlight, Give Me the Girl (And Leave the Rest to Me)
3. Harry Macdonough & Olive Kline - Wait Till the Cows Come Home

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 11th 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 11, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 11, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 11, 1918 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 11, 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 11, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 06:44 am and setting at 07:24 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 11, 1918

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Someone born on February 11, 1918 is:

107 years 2 months old,

or 1286 months and 12 days old,

or 5593 weeks and 2 days old,

or 39153 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 11, 1918?

There are 294 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 11th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 11, 1918?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on February 11, 1918.

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