What happened on Saturday December 14, 1918?

Here's what happened on December 14, 1918:

• United Kingdom General Election of 1918 The 1918 United Kingdom general election was a historic milestone, being the first election where women were permitted to vote. In Ireland, the Irish republican political party Sinn Féin achieved a landslide victory, winning nearly 47% of the popular vote.
• Sinn Féin's Electoral Success Sinn Féin candidates won 73 of 105 Irish seats in the UK general election. Notably, they refused to take seats in Westminster, instead choosing to meet at Dáil Éireann in Dublin, signaling a strong push for Irish independence.
• David Lloyd George's Coalition Government Victory David Lloyd George's coalition Government secured a clear majority in the UK general election, solidifying his political leadership in the post-World War I era.
• Assassination of Portuguese President Sidónio Pais Portuguese President Sidónio Pais was assassinated, marking a significant political upheaval in Portugal during the tumultuous period following World War I.
• Finnish Throne Renunciation Friedrich Karl von Hessen, a German prince elected by the Parliament of Finland to become King Väinö I, renounced the Finnish throne, reflecting the complex political transitions in Finland after World War I.
• Puccini's 'Il Trittico' Premiere Giacomo Puccini's opera "Il Trittico" premiered in New York City, showcasing the composer's artistic brilliance and the cultural exchange between European and American performing arts.

Events in 1918

December 14, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 14, 1918

Newspapers from Dec. 14, 1918

December 14, 1918 was a Saturday and it was the 348th day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 14, 1918 can also be written as 12/14/1918 in the US and as 14/12/1918 in UK and Europe.

December 14, 1918 in December 1918 calendar

Famous people born on December 14, 1918:

• BKS Iyengar

  Renowned Indian yoga master who revolutionized the practice of yoga worldwide and developed the Iyengar yoga style.

Famous people born in 1918

Famous people born on December 14th

Famous people died on December 14, 1918:

• Sidónio Pais

Famous people who died in 1918

Famous people who died on December 14th

December 14, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 14, 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 14th 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 14, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 14, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 14, 1918 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 14, 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 14, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 01:52 pm and setting at 04:42 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 14, 1918

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Someone born on December 14, 1918 is:

106 years 5 months old,

or 1277 months and 21 days old,

or 5555 weeks and 4 days old,

or 38889 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 14, 1918?

There are 193 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 14th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 14, 1918?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 14, 1918.

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