What happened on Saturday January 12, 1918?

Here's what happened on January 12, 1918:

• Ukrainian People's Republic Recognition The Central Powers officially recognized the Ukrainian People's Republic as a sovereign nation, initiating peace negotiations. This diplomatic move was a significant development in the geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe during World War I, reflecting the complex political restructuring of the region.
• Finnish Citizenship Law for Jews Finland enacted the 'Mosaic Confessors' law, granting full citizenship rights to Finnish Jews. This progressive legislation represented a significant step towards religious equality and social inclusion during a period of significant political transformation.
• Minnie Pit Disaster A catastrophic coal mining accident occurred in Halmer End, Staffordshire, resulting in the tragic deaths of 155 men and boys. This devastating incident highlights the extreme dangers faced by miners during the early 20th century, with poor safety standards and hazardous working conditions leading to significant loss of life.
• Battle of Galați A tense military confrontation occurred near Galați, Romania, where a retreating Russian army of 12,000 troops threatened the area, defended by a small Romanian garrison of only 500 men. This event illustrates the chaotic nature of military operations during the dissolution of the Eastern Front in World War I.
• HMS Narborough and HMS Opal Tragedy A devastating maritime disaster unfolded off the coast of Orkney, Scotland, when Royal Navy destroyers HMS Narborough and HMS Opal were wrecked during a severe storm. Of the 268 sailors aboard, only one survived, making this one of the most tragic naval incidents of the period.
• Joe Malone's Five-Goal Performance In a remarkable hockey match, Montreal Canadiens' star player Joe Malone scored five goals, leading his team to a decisive 9-4 victory over Ottawa. This performance underscores Malone's exceptional skill and the competitive nature of early professional ice hockey.

Events in 1918

January 12, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 12, 1918

Newspapers from Jan. 12, 1918

January 12, 1918 was a Saturday and it was the 12th day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 1918 can also be written as 1/12/1918 in the US and as 12/1/1918 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 1918 in January 1918 calendar

Famous people born on January 12, 1918:

• Maharishi Yogi

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Famous people born in 1918

Famous people born on January 12th

Famous people died on January 12, 1918:

• Vito Fazzi

Famous people who died in 1918

Famous people who died on January 12th

January 12, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 12, 1918 was The Old Grey Mare by Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

1. Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan - The Old Grey Mare
2. Shannon Four - Melody Land

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 12, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 12, 1918 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 12, 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 January 12, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:56 am and setting at 06:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 28, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Jan 27, 1918.

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Your place in the Universe on January 12, 1918

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Someone born on January 12, 1918 is:

107 years 3 months old,

or 1287 months and 11 days old,

or 5597 weeks and 4 days old,

or 39183 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 12, 1918?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 12, 1918?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on January 12, 1918.

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