What happened on Monday June 18, 1923?

Here's what happened on June 18, 1923:

• Mount Etna Eruption Devastates Sicily On June 18, 1923, Mount Etna, one of Europe's most active volcanoes located in Sicily, Italy, erupted catastrophically, rendering approximately 60,000 people homeless. This devastating natural disaster caused significant destruction in the surrounding regions, highlighting the immense power and unpredictability of volcanic activity.
• Checker Taxi Launches First Vehicle in Chicago On June 18, 1923, Checker Taxi Company introduced its inaugural taxi to the streets of Chicago, marking a significant moment in urban transportation history. This event represented the beginning of a iconic taxi service that would become synonymous with American urban mobility throughout the 20th century.

Events in 1923

June 18, 1923: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 18, 1923

Newspapers from Jun. 18, 1923

June 18, 1923 was a Monday and it was the 169th day of the year 1923 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 18, 1923 can also be written as 6/18/1923 in the US and as 18/6/1923 in UK and Europe.

June 18, 1923 in June 1923 calendar

Famous people born on June 18, 1923:

• Jean Delumeau

  Jean Delumeau was a renowned French historian specializing in Catholic Church history, serving as Chair of the History of Religious...

• Peter Read

  Peter Read was a prominent New Zealand astronomer known for hosting 'The Night Sky', the country's longest-running television program.

• Herman Krebbers

  Herman Krebbers was a Dutch violinist and concert master, known for his contributions to classical music performance.

Famous people born in 1923

Famous people born on June 18th

Famous people died on June 18, 1923:

• John Pollen
• Vasilij Ivanovič Komarov

Famous people who died in 1923

Famous people who died on June 18th

June 18, 1923: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 18, 1923 was Way Down Yonder in New Orleans by Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

1. Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra - Way Down Yonder in New Orleans

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 18th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 18, 1923: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 18, 1923 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 18, 1923 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 18, 1923 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 June 18, 1923 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 09:27 am and setting at 11:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 30, 1923 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1923.

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Your place in the Universe on June 18, 1923

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Someone born on June 18, 1923 is:

101 years 10 months old,

or 1222 months and 5 days old,

or 5314 weeks and 2 days old,

or 37200 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 18, 1923?

There are 56 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 18, 1923?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on June 18, 1923.

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