What happened on Saturday May 18, 1918?

Here's what happened on May 18, 1918:

• Pope John Paul II Born Karol Wojtyla, who would later become Pope John Paul II, was born on this date. He served as the 264th Roman Catholic Pope from 1978 to 2005 and was one of the most influential religious leaders of the 20th century, known for his global outreach and diplomatic efforts.
• Oakdale Chemical Factory Explosion A catastrophic TNT explosion at a chemical factory in Oakdale, Pennsylvania, resulted in the tragic loss of 200 lives, highlighting the significant industrial safety challenges of the early 20th century.
• George Welch: American Test Pilot and War Hero George Welch was an exceptional American pilot known for his remarkable aviation skills and wartime contributions. Born in 1918, he would later become a renowned test pilot who played a significant role in advancing aviation technology.
• Netherlands Indian Volksraad Established The Volksraad (People's Council) was installed in Batavia (modern-day Jakarta), representing an important step in the Dutch colonial administrative system in the Dutch East Indies, providing a limited form of representation for the local population.
• Federação Gaúcha de Futebol Established The Federação Gaúcha de Futebol was founded to manage and organize football tournaments in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, contributing to the region's rich football culture and sporting infrastructure.
• Ølstykke Football Club Founded The football club Ølstykke was established in Ølstykke, Denmark, representing the local community's passion for football and contributing to the grassroots sports culture of the region.

Events in 1918

May 18, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 18, 1918

Newspapers from May. 18, 1918

May 18, 1918 was a Saturday and it was the 138th day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 1918 can also be written as 5/18/1918 in the US and as 18/5/1918 in UK and Europe.

May 18, 1918 in May 1918 calendar

Famous people born on May 18, 1918:

• Massimo Girotti

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Famous people born in 1918

Famous people born on May 18th

Famous people died on May 18, 1918:

• Toivo Kuula
• Louis Leitz
• Blandina del Sacro Cuore

Famous people who died in 1918

Famous people who died on May 18th

May 18, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 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 18th 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 18, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 18, 1918 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 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 18, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 01:24 pm and setting at 02:07 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 18, 1918

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Someone born on May 18, 1918 is:

106 years 11 months old,

or 1283 months and 26 days old,

or 5582 weeks and 4 days old,

or 39078 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 18, 1918?

There are 4 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 1918?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 18, 1918.

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