What happened on Friday August 30, 1918?

Here's what happened on August 30, 1918:

• Assassination Attempt on Vladimir Lenin Fanya Kaplan, a revolutionary, attempts to assassinate Bolshevik leader Vladimir Lenin by shooting him. This event, coupled with the earlier assassination of Moisei Uritsky, triggers the Bolsheviks' brutal 'Red Terror' campaign of repression and violence.
• Czechoslovakia Declares Independence The Republic of Czechoslovakia is formally established, marking a significant moment in Central European history following the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire after World War I.
• British Military Advance in World War I British forces advance on Peronne, strategically crossing the Somme River at Feuilleres and capturing Clery, demonstrating continued Allied momentum in the Western Front campaign.
• German Retreat on Lys Front German forces continue to retreat on the Lys Front, with British forces reoccupying the strategic town of Bailleul, signaling the deteriorating German military position.
• Ted Williams Becomes Baseball's Last .400 Hitter Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox achieves a remarkable batting performance, hitting .406 for the season, a feat that would remain unmatched in modern baseball history. His lifetime batting average of .344 further cements his legendary status.
• Intense Battle at Bullecourt Violent combat occurs at Bullecourt, highlighting the brutal nature of trench warfare during World War I's final stages.

Events in 1918

August 30, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 30, 1918

Newspapers from Aug. 30, 1918

August 30, 1918 was a Friday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 1918 can also be written as 8/30/1918 in the US and as 30/8/1918 in UK and Europe.

August 30, 1918 in August 1918 calendar

Famous people born on August 30, 1918:

• Ted Williams

  Ted Williams was a legendary American baseball player for the Boston Red Sox, renowned for his exceptional batting skills and military...

• Leonor Fini

  Leonor Fini was a prominent Argentine-Italian surrealist artist known for her distinctive paintings that celebrated powerful and assertive...

Famous people born in 1918

Famous people born on August 30th

Famous people died on August 30, 1918:

• Albert Loefgren
• Moisej Solomonovič Urickij
• James Donald Cameron

Famous people who died in 1918

Famous people who died on August 30th

August 30, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1918 was When You Come Home by Henry Burr, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

1. Henry Burr - When You Come Home
2. Nora Bayes - The Man Who Put the Germ in Germany

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

Discover the personality of August born.

Unlock the Mysteries of August 30, 1918! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

August 30, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Horse personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on August 30, 1918 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 August 30, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 12:31 am and setting at 04:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 22, 1918 while the next full moon would come on Sep 20, 1918.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in August 1918

Your place in the Universe on August 30, 1918

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on August 30, 1918 is:

106 years 8 months old,

or 1280 months and 14 days old,

or 5567 weeks and 5 days old,

or 38974 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 30, 1918?

There are 108 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 30th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1918?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 30, 1918.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.