What happened on Wednesday May 18, 1910?

Here's what happened on May 18, 1910:

• Birth of Non-Aristotelian Logic Nicolai A. Vasiliev presented a groundbreaking lecture at Kazan University introducing non-Aristotelian logic, challenging traditional logical frameworks and proposing new approaches to logical reasoning and judgment.
• Halley's Comet Passes Earth, Causing Public Panic The passage of Halley's Comet near Earth triggered widespread public anxiety and fear. Many people believed the comet's tail might contain poisonous gases or cause catastrophic events, leading to significant social tension and media speculation.
• Deadly Explosion in Cuba A massive explosion of 3,000 pounds of dynamite at Pinar del Río, Cuba, devastated the Rural Guards barracks, resulting in the tragic death of over 100 soldiers. This incident highlighted the volatile political and military tensions of the era.
• Death of Pauline Garcia-Viardot Pauline Garcia-Viardot, a renowned French mezzo-soprano and composer, passed away. She was a significant musical figure of the 19th century, known for her exceptional vocal talents and compositional skills.

Events in 1910

May 18, 1910: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 18, 1910

Newspapers from May. 18, 1910

May 18, 1910 was a Wednesday and it was the 138th day of the year 1910 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 1910 can also be written as 5/18/1910 in the US and as 18/5/1910 in UK and Europe.

May 18, 1910 in May 1910 calendar

Famous people born on May 18, 1910:

• Ester Boserup

Famous people born in 1910

Famous people born on May 18th

Famous people died on May 18, 1910:

• Pauline Viardot

  Renowned 19th-century French mezzo-soprano and composer.

• Eliza Orzeszkowa

  Polish author and publisher (b. 1841).

Famous people who died in 1910

Famous people who died on May 18th

May 18, 1910: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 1910 was The Cubanola Glide by Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

1. Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan - The Cubanola Glide
2. Byron G. Harlan - Put on Your Old Gray Bonnet

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th is Taurus.

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May 18, 1910: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1910 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 18, 1910 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 1910 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 18, 1910 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 01:54 pm and setting at 02:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 24, 1910 while the next full moon would come on May 24, 1910.

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Someone born on May 18, 1910 is:

114 years 11 months old,

or 1379 months and 26 days old,

or 6000 weeks

or 42000 days old,

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