What happened on Monday January 28, 1918?

Here's what happened on January 28, 1918:

• Leon Trotsky Becomes Red Army Leader Leon Trotsky assumes leadership of the Bolshevik Red forces during the Russian Civil War, a pivotal moment that would significantly shape the military strategy and eventual outcome of the conflict.
• Porvenir Massacre: Texas Rangers Execute Mexican Americans In a horrific act of racial violence, Texas Rangers, U.S. Cavalry soldiers, and local ranchers murdered 15 Mexican American men and boys in Porvenir, Texas. The victims, aged 16 to 72, were killed without justification, and the perpetrators were never prosecuted. The village was subsequently burned, representing a stark example of systemic racism and violence against Mexican Americans.
• Finnish Civil War: Red Guard Seizes Helsinki During the Finnish Civil War, the Red Guard rebels successfully took control of Helsinki, forcing the members of the Senate of Finland to go underground, marking a significant moment in the conflict between the Red and White factions.
• Ammunition Factory Strike in Berlin A strike occurred at a Berlin ammunition factory, potentially impacting wartime production during the final stages of World War I.

Events in 1918

January 28, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 28, 1918

Newspapers from Jan. 28, 1918

January 28, 1918 was a Monday and it was the 28th day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 28, 1918 can also be written as 1/28/1918 in the US and as 28/1/1918 in UK and Europe.

January 28, 1918 in January 1918 calendar

Famous people born on January 28, 1918:

• Harry Corbett

  Famous British actor and puppeteer known for creating the beloved children's puppet character Sooty.

• Suzanne Flon

  Renowned French actress with a distinguished career in cinema, known for her roles in films like 'One Deadly Summer' and 'Moulin Rouge'.

Famous people born in 1918

Famous people born on January 28th

Famous people died on January 28, 1918:

• John McCrae

  Canadian soldier, physician, and author (b. 1872).

• Julio Bavastro
• Michele Papandrea
• Giovanni Antonio Aprosio
• Egidio Rovelli
• Roberto Sarfatti
• Alberto Pascal

Famous people who died in 1918

Famous people who died on January 28th

January 28, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 28, 1918 was Livery Stable Blues by W.C. Handy's Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

1. W.C. Handy's Orchestra - Livery Stable Blues

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 28th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 28, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 28, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 28, 1918 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 28, 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 January 28, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 06:57 pm and setting at 08:03 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 January 28, 1918

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Someone born on January 28, 1918 is:

107 years 1 month old,

or 1285 months and 23 days old,

or 5590 weeks and 6 days old,

or 39136 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 28, 1918?

There are 311 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 28, 1918?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on January 28, 1918.

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