What happened on Tuesday December 31, 1918?

Here's what happened on December 31, 1918:

• British Occupation of Palestine British forces occupied Palestine, a pivotal moment in the region's history that would have long-lasting geopolitical implications for the Middle East and set the stage for future conflicts.
• Dissolution of the Grand Duchy of Baden The Grand Duchy of Baden, a historic state in southwestern Germany, officially ceased to exist, marking a significant political transformation in the aftermath of World War I and the German Revolution.
• Founding of the Native American Church The Native American Church was formally established, representing an important milestone in the preservation and organization of Indigenous spiritual practices and religious freedom.
• British-Brokered Ceasefire Between Armenians and Georgians A British-mediated ceasefire was established, ending two weeks of conflict between Armenian and Georgian forces, highlighting the diplomatic efforts to stabilize regional tensions in the Caucasus region after World War I.
• Allied Forces Capture Ufa and Sterlitamak Allied forces successfully captured the Russian cities of Ufa and Sterlitamak during the Russian Civil War, representing a strategic military operation in the complex post-World War I conflict.
• Association Against the Prohibition Amendment Founded The Association Against the Prohibition Amendment was established in the United States, signaling growing opposition to the nationwide alcohol ban and setting the stage for future debates about prohibition.
• United Business Media Established United Newspapers Ltd. was founded in London, which would later evolve into United Business Media, marking the beginning of a significant media and business information company.
• Chicago White Sox Managerial Change Kid Gleason replaced Pants Rowland as the manager of the Chicago White Sox, marking a significant transition in the team's leadership during the early 20th century.

Events in 1918

December 31, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 31, 1918

Newspapers from Dec. 31, 1918

December 31, 1918 was a Tuesday and it was the 365th day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1918 can also be written as 12/31/1918 in the US and as 31/12/1918 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1918 in December 1918 calendar

Famous people born on December 31, 1918:

• W. Eugene Smith

  Influential American photojournalist known for his powerful and humanistic photo essays documenting social issues.

• Gunder Hägg

Famous people born in 1918

Famous people born on December 31st

December 31, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1918 was Sailin' Away On the Henry Clay by Victor Military Band, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

1. Victor Military Band - Sailin' Away On the Henry Clay
2. Prince's Orchestra - Over There
3. Peerless Quartet - I Don't Know Where I'm Going But I'm On My Way

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 31, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 31, 1918 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 December 31, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:45 am and setting at 04:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 17, 1918 while the next full moon would come on Jan 16, 1919.

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Your place in the Universe on December 31, 1918

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Someone born on December 31, 1918 is:

106 years 3 months old,

or 1275 months and 23 days old,

or 5547 weeks and 1 day old,

or 38830 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1918?

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1918?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 31, 1918.

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