What happened on Tuesday December 18, 1917?

Here's what happened on December 18, 1917:

• President Wilson's State of the Union Address U.S. President Woodrow Wilson delivered a pivotal State of the Union Address to the 65th United States Congress, emphasizing the nation's involvement in World War I and outlining the strategic and moral imperatives of the conflict.
• Congress Passes Prohibition Amendment Resolution The United States Congress passed the resolution containing the language for the Eighteenth Amendment, setting the stage for nationwide alcohol prohibition, a landmark social and legal transformation.
• Finland Declares Independence from Russia Under the leadership of Lenin and Stalin's Soviet regiment, Finland officially declared its independence, marking a significant moment in the region's political transformation during the Russian Revolution.
• United States Acquires Virgin Islands from Denmark In a significant territorial expansion, the United States purchased the Virgin Islands from Denmark, strategically acquiring Caribbean territories that would enhance its maritime and geopolitical presence.
• Armistice of Erzincan Signed The Armistice of Erzincan was signed between the Ottoman Empire and the Transcaucasian Commissariat, representing a diplomatic effort to establish peace and define territorial boundaries during a tumultuous period.

Events in 1917

December 18, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 18, 1917

Newspapers from Dec. 18, 1917

December 18, 1917 was a Tuesday and it was the 352nd day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 18, 1917 can also be written as 12/18/1917 in the US and as 18/12/1917 in UK and Europe.

December 18, 1917 in December 1917 calendar

Famous people born on December 18, 1917:

• Ossie Davis

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• Eddie Vinson

  Renowned American jazz, jump, and bebop saxophonist and blues singer, known for his unique musical style and the nickname 'Clean Head' after...

• Giuseppe Novello

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on December 18th

Famous people died on December 18, 1917:

• Jozef Brudzinski
• Luigi Giannettino
• Charles-Arthur Gonse
• Vasilis Michaelides
• Francesco Romei

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on December 18th

December 18, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 18, 1917 was The Crucifix by John McCormack & Reinald Werrenrath, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

1. John McCormack & Reinald Werrenrath - The Crucifix
2. Marion Harris - They Go Wild, Simply Wild, Over Me
3. Boston Symphony Orchestra - Lohengrin, Act III Prelude

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 18th 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 18, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 18, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 18, 1917 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 18, 1917 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 18, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 10:16 am and setting at 10:46 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on December 18, 1917

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Someone born on December 18, 1917 is:

107 years 4 months old,

or 1288 months and 25 days old,

or 5604 weeks

or 39228 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 18, 1917?

There are 219 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 18, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 18, 1917.

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