What happened on Monday May 13, 1918?

Here's what happened on May 13, 1918:

• First US Airmail Stamps Issued The United States Postal Service officially issued the first airmail stamps to the public, featuring a 24-cent denomination and a picture of a Curtis 'Jenny' airplane. This marked a significant milestone in postal and aviation communication history.
• French Army Establishes 501st Combat Tank Regiment The French Army established the 501st Combat Tank Regiment, reflecting the growing importance of armored warfare during World War I and the military's adaptation to new technological developments in combat.
• German Submarine SM UB-114 Sinks During World War I, the German submarine SM UB-114 sank at Kiel, Germany, resulting in the tragic loss of seven crew members. The vessel was later salvaged and raised from the seabed.
• L. Frank Baum Publishes 12th Oz Book Children's author L. Frank Baum published *The Tin Woodman of Oz*, the 12th book in his beloved Oz series. This publication helped reverse a trend of declining book sales and continued to expand the magical world that had captured readers' imaginations.
• William Desmond Taylor Releases *Huck and Tom* Filmmaker William Desmond Taylor released *Huck and Tom*, a film sequel to *Tom Sawyer*, featuring Jack Pickford and Robert Gordon reprising their roles as the iconic Mark Twain characters. This adaptation continued the popular trend of bringing classic literature to the silver screen.
• Fatty Arbuckle Stars in Comedy Short Silent film comedian Fatty Arbuckle starred in a comedy short, contributing to the vibrant and developing world of early 20th-century cinema and slapstick comedy.

Events in 1918

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

Magazines from May. 13, 1918

Newspapers from May. 13, 1918

May 13, 1918 was a Monday and it was the 133rd day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 13, 1918 can also be written as 5/13/1918 in the US and as 13/5/1918 in UK and Europe.

May 13, 1918 in May 1918 calendar

Famous people born on May 13, 1918:

• Mary Kay Ash

  Pioneering American businesswoman who founded Mary Kay Cosmetics, revolutionizing direct sales and empowering women entrepreneurs worldwide.

• Balasaraswati

  Renowned Indian Bharatanatyam dancer and influential dance instructor who significantly contributed to preserving and promoting classical...

• Edwin S. Shneidman

Famous people born in 1918

Famous people born on May 13th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 13, 1918 was Some Day They're Coming Home Again by Nora Bayes, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

1. Nora Bayes - Some Day They're Coming Home Again
2. Ada Jones & Billy Murray - I'll Take You Back to Italy
3. Mike Markel's Orchestra - Sweet Emmaline, My Gal

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 13th 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 13, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 13, 1918 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 13, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 08:14 am and setting at 11:31 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 13, 1918

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Someone born on May 13, 1918 is:

107 years and 11 days old,

or 1284 months and 11 days old,

or 5584 weeks and 5 days old,

or 39093 days old,

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

There are 355 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 13th 2026.

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

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

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