What happened on Thursday May 16, 1918?

Here's what happened on May 16, 1918:

• Sedition Act of 1918 The U.S. Congress passed the Sedition Act, a controversial legislation that criminalized criticism of the government during World War I. This act significantly restricted free speech, making it an imprisonable offense to publicly criticize the government or its war efforts. The act would be repealed less than two years later, marking a significant moment in American civil liberties.
• U.S. Army Third Corps Establishment The United States Army established the Third Corps to provide critical support to Allied forces on the Western Front during World War I. This strategic military reorganization was part of the U.S. military's efforts to strengthen its European military presence and contribute effectively to the war effort.
• Birth of Juan Rulfo, Mexican Literary Icon Juan Rulfo, a renowned Mexican writer famous for his influential novel 'Pedro Páramo', was born on this date. He would become a pivotal figure in Latin American literature, known for his innovative narrative techniques and profound exploration of rural Mexican life.

Events in 1918

May 16, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 16, 1918

Newspapers from May. 16, 1918

May 16, 1918 was a Thursday and it was the 136th day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1918 can also be written as 5/16/1918 in the US and as 16/5/1918 in UK and Europe.

May 16, 1918 in May 1918 calendar

Famous people born on May 16, 1918:

• Wilf Mannion

  Wilf Mannion was a prominent English footballer who played as a forward and later became a manager.

• Silvano Panunzio
• Johannes Cremerius
• Barry Atwater
• Pierina Bonilauri

Famous people born in 1918

Famous people born on May 16th

Famous people died on May 16, 1918:

• Eugène Gilbert
• Eusapia Palladino

Famous people who died in 1918

Famous people who died on May 16th

May 16, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 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 16th 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 16, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 16, 1918 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 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 16, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 11:24 am and setting at 01:16 am.

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 16, 1918

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Someone born on May 16, 1918 is:

107 years and 8 days old,

or 1284 months and 8 days old,

or 5584 weeks and 2 days old,

or 39090 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 1918?

There are 358 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1918?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 16, 1918.

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