What happened on Friday December 13, 1918?

Here's what happened on December 13, 1918:

• U.S. Army Crosses into Germany Following the armistice of World War I, the United States Army of occupation crosses the Rhine River, entering German territory. This historic moment marked the beginning of the post-war Allied presence in Germany and symbolized the military outcome of the conflict.
• President Wilson's First Foreign Presidential Trip President Woodrow Wilson becomes the first sitting U.S. President to make an official foreign visit, traveling to France in the aftermath of World War I. This groundbreaking diplomatic journey signaled America's emerging global leadership role and Wilson's commitment to international engagement.
• First Flight from England to India A pioneering aviation expedition led by Brigadier General Norman MacEwen successfully completes the first flight from England to India. The journey, undertaken in a Handley aircraft, included strategic stops in Rome, Malta, Cairo, and Baghdad before arriving in Karachi on January 15. The crew consisted of pilots Major A.C.S. Maclaren and Captain Robert Halley, along with Flight Sergeant Smith, Sergeant Crockett, and Sergeant Thomas Brown.

Events in 1918

December 13, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 13, 1918

Newspapers from Dec. 13, 1918

December 13, 1918 was a Friday and it was the 347th day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 13, 1918 can also be written as 12/13/1918 in the US and as 13/12/1918 in UK and Europe.

December 13, 1918 in December 1918 calendar

Famous people born on December 13, 1918:

• Bill Vukovich

  Legendary Indianapolis 500 race car driver known for his exceptional skill and tragic death during a race.

Famous people born in 1918

Famous people born on December 13th

Famous people died on December 13, 1918:

• André Corvington
• Nikolaj Nikolaevič Figner

Famous people who died in 1918

Famous people who died on December 13th

December 13, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 13, 1918 was My Baby Boy by Lewis James, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

1. Lewis James - My Baby Boy
2. Irving Kaufman - Oui, Oui, Marie
3. Charles Harrison - Dear Little Boy of Mine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 13th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 13, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 13, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 13, 1918 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 13, 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 December 13, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 01:12 pm and setting at 03:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 18, 1918 while the next full moon would come on Dec 17, 1918.

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Your place in the Universe on December 13, 1918

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Someone born on December 13, 1918 is:

106 years 4 months old,

or 1276 months and 8 days old,

or 5549 weeks and 3 days old,

or 38846 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 13, 1918?

There are 236 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 13, 1918?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 13, 1918.

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