What happened on Saturday February 23, 1918?

Here's what happened on February 23, 1918:

• Red Army's First Victory Against German Troops On February 23, 1918, the Red Army achieved its first significant victory over Kaiser's German troops near Narva and Pskov. This historic battle became a pivotal moment in early Soviet military history. From 1923 onward, this date was celebrated as 'Red Army Day'. After the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, the holiday was renamed 'Defender of the Fatherland Day' and is now colloquially known as 'Men's Day', continuing to commemorate military service and national defense.
• First Soviet Military Recruitment On February 23, 1918, Soviet Russia conducted its first military draft, with recruitment efforts concentrated in Petrograd and Moscow. Simultaneously, the first professional infantry units of the new Soviet state were established, marking a critical moment in building the Red Army's organizational structure during the tumultuous early years of the Russian Revolution.
• Donetsk-Krivoy Rog Soviet Republic Established On February 23, 1918, the Donetsk-Krivoy Rog Soviet Republic was formally established, with the city of Kharkov serving as its capital. This regional Soviet republic represented the complex political reorganization occurring in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution, reflecting the emerging Soviet territorial and administrative structures.

Events in 1918

February 23, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 23, 1918

Newspapers from Feb. 23, 1918

February 23, 1918 was a Saturday and it was the 54th day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 23, 1918 can also be written as 2/23/1918 in the US and as 23/2/1918 in UK and Europe.

February 23, 1918 in February 1918 calendar

Famous people born on February 23, 1918:

• Thomas Gallagher

  American novelist known for his literary works in the 1950s, including 'The Gathering Darkness' and 'The Monogamist', which were critically...

Famous people born in 1918

Famous people born on February 23rd

Famous people died on February 23, 1918:

• Adolphus Frederick VI

  Grand duke of mecklenburg-strelitz (b. 1882).

• Adolfo Federico VI di Meclemburgo-Strelitz
• I conte Brassey Thomas Brassey
• Noman Çelebicihan

Famous people who died in 1918

Famous people who died on February 23rd

February 23, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 23, 1918 was Some Sunday Morning by Joseph C. Smith's Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. Joseph C. Smith's Orchestra - Some Sunday Morning
2. Oscar Seagle & Columbia Stellar Quartet - There's a Long, Long Trail
3. Peerless Quartet - Long Boy
4. Bert Williams - No Place Like Home
5. Earl Fuller's Novelty Orchestra - Oriental

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 23rd is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 23, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 23, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 23, 1918 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 23, 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 February 23, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 03:49 pm and setting at 05:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 27, 1918 while the next full moon would come on Feb 25, 1918.

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Your place in the Universe on February 23, 1918

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Someone born on February 23, 1918 is:

107 years 2 months old,

or 1286 months and 21 days old,

or 5594 weeks and 4 days old,

or 39162 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 23, 1918?

There are 285 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 23, 1918?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on February 23, 1918.

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