What happened on Tuesday October 18, 1910?

Here's what happened on October 18, 1910:

• First Wireless Distress Call from the Air The dirigible America made history by sending the first-ever wireless distress call from an aircraft, subsequently being rescued by the British liner Trent three days after departing from Atlantic City. This event marked a significant milestone in aviation communication technology, demonstrating the potential of wireless communication in emergency situations.
• Ponape Revolt Against German Colonial Rule A significant anti-colonial uprising occurred in Ponape (now part of Micronesia) when local inhabitants rebelled against brutal German colonial administration. The revolt was triggered by a violent incident where a German overseer struck a local roadworker with a whip, escalating into a deadly confrontation that resulted in the killing of Governor Gustav Boeder and other colonial officials, highlighting the tensions of imperial occupation.
• E.M. Forster Publishes "Howards End" Renowned British novelist E.M. Forster published his seminal work "Howards End", a novel exploring social class, personal connections, and the changing landscape of early 20th-century England. The book would later become a significant piece of modernist literature, examining the complex relationships between three families representing different social strata.

Events in 1910

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

Magazines from Oct. 18, 1910

Newspapers from Oct. 18, 1910

October 18, 1910 was a Tuesday and it was the 291st day of the year 1910 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 18, 1910 can also be written as 10/18/1910 in the US and as 18/10/1910 in UK and Europe.

October 18, 1910 in October 1910 calendar

Famous people born on October 18, 1910:

• Vojislav Vuckovic

  Vojislav vuckovic was a serbian composer known for his contributions to classical music.

• Albertus "Bert" Botterman

  Actor (bridge too far).

• Robert Frank

  Germany military man.

• Philibert Tsiranana
• Luc Lacourcière

Famous people born in 1910

Famous people born on October 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 1910 was Rosa Rosetta by Nora Bayes & Jack Norworth, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

1. Nora Bayes & Jack Norworth - Rosa Rosetta
2. Byron G. Harlan - Sweet Italian Love
3. Billy Murray - I've Got Rings on My Fingers
4. Geraldine Farrar - My Old Kentucky Home

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 18, 1910 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 18, 1910 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 05:28 pm and setting at 07:17 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 19, 1910 while the next full moon would come on Nov 17, 1910.

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Someone born on October 18, 1910 is:

114 years 1 month old,

or 1369 months and 25 days old,

or 5956 weeks and 3 days old,

or 41695 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 18, 1910?

There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 18, 1910?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 18, 1910.

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