What happened on Saturday May 11, 1918?

Here's what happened on May 11, 1918:

• End of the Finnish Civil War The Finnish Civil War concludes, a significant internal conflict that had divided Finland between the conservative, pro-monarchy White Guards and the socialist, pro-revolutionary Red Guards, with lasting implications for Finland's political and social landscape.
• Birth of Richard Feynman Richard Feynman, a renowned American theoretical physicist who would later win the Nobel Prize in Physics, is born. He would become one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century, known for his groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics and his role in the Manhattan Project.
• Battle of Kaniów During World War I, the Battle of Kaniów sees intense fighting between Polish II Corps and German forces. After a day of fierce resistance, the German command offers a ceasefire. The battle results in approximately 1,500 German casualties and 1,000 Polish casualties, with many Polish troops, including commander Józef Haller, managing to escape.
• United States Begins Third Regular Airmail Service The United States Post Office Department inaugurates the world's third regular airmail service, connecting New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. This milestone follows earlier airmail routes in India and the United Kingdom, marking significant progress in postal and aviation technologies.
• Establishment of the Mountainous Republic of the Northern Caucasus The Mountainous Republic of the Northern Caucasus is officially established, representing a significant political development in the complex geopolitical landscape of the Caucasus region during the tumultuous period of World War I and the Russian Revolution.
• 44th Kentucky Derby William Knapp rides Exterminator to victory in the 44th Kentucky Derby, completing the race in a time of 2:10.8, marking another historic moment in American horse racing.

Events in 1918

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

Magazines from May. 11, 1918

Newspapers from May. 11, 1918

May 11, 1918 was a Saturday and it was the 131st day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 1918 can also be written as 5/11/1918 in the US and as 11/5/1918 in UK and Europe.

May 11, 1918 in May 1918 calendar

Famous people born on May 11, 1918:

• Richard Feynman

  Renowned American theoretical physicist who made groundbreaking contributions to quantum mechanics, quantum electrodynamics, and particle...

Famous people born in 1918

Famous people born on May 11th

Famous people died on May 11, 1918:

• George Elmslie

  Australian politician, 25th premier of victoria (b. 1861).

Famous people who died in 1918

Famous people who died on May 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 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. Van & Schenck - In the Land O Yamo Yamo
2. Oscar Seagle & Columbia Stellar Quartet - Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 11, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 06:17 am and setting at 10:41 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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Your place in the Universe on May 11, 1918

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Someone born on May 11, 1918 is:

107 years and 3 days old,

or 1284 months and 3 days old,

or 5583 weeks and 4 days old,

or 39085 days old,

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

There are 362 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 11th 2026.

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

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

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