What happened on Saturday October 18, 1913?

Here's what happened on October 18, 1913:

• Birth of Robert Gilruth, Space Pioneer Robert Gilruth was born, a significant American aviation and space pioneer who would later play a crucial role in NASA's early space exploration programs. He was instrumental in the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo space missions, ultimately becoming the first director of the Manned Spacecraft Center (now Johnson Space Center).
• Austro-Hungarian Diplomatic Tension in Balkans Austria-Hungary issued a demanding diplomatic statement regarding the territorial presence of Serbia and Albania, escalating tensions in the volatile Balkan region during a period of increasing geopolitical instability leading up to World War I.
• Monument to the Battle of the Nations Completed The Monument to the Battle of the Nations (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) in Leipzig, Germany was officially completed. This massive memorial commemorates the Battle of Leipzig in 1813, a pivotal moment in the Napoleonic Wars where European powers defeated Napoleon's forces.
• German Life-Saving Society Founded The Deutsche Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (DLRG), Germany's premier water rescue and lifesaving organization, was established. This non-profit organization would go on to become a critical institution in water safety, rescue operations, and lifeguard training across Germany.

Events in 1913

October 18, 1913: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 18, 1913

Newspapers from Oct. 18, 1913

October 18, 1913 was a Saturday and it was the 291st day of the year 1913 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 18, 1913 can also be written as 10/18/1913 in the US and as 18/10/1913 in UK and Europe.

October 18, 1913 in October 1913 calendar

Famous people born on October 18, 1913:

• Robert Rowe Gilruth

Famous people born in 1913

Famous people born on October 18th

Famous people died on October 18, 1913:

• Dinuzulu kaCetshwayo

Famous people who died in 1913

Famous people who died on October 18th

October 18, 1913: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 1913 was On the Banks of the Wabash by Harry Macdonough & American Quartet, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

1. Harry Macdonough & American Quartet - On the Banks of the Wabash
2. Heidelberg Quintet - You're a Great Big Blue-Eyed Baby
3. Harry Macdonough - There's a Girl in the Heart of Maryland (with a Heart That Belongs to Me)

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

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October 18, 1913: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 18, 1913 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 18, 1913 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 18, 1913 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, 1913 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 06:44 pm and setting at 10:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 15, 1913 while the next full moon would come on Nov 13, 1913.

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Your place in the Universe on October 18, 1913

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Someone born on October 18, 1913 is:

111 years 6 months old,

or 1338 months and 26 days old,

or 5821 weeks and 4 days old,

or 40751 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 18, 1913?

There are 157 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, 1913?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 18, 1913.

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