What happened on Thursday January 31, 1918?

Here's what happened on January 31, 1918:

• Suinula Massacre During Finnish Civil War On January 31, 1918, the Suinula massacre occurred in Kangasala during the Finnish Civil War, marking a critical turning point that escalated the conflict's brutality. This event significantly intensified the hostilities between opposing factions and represented a pivotal moment in Finland's internal struggle.
• Russia Adopts Gregorian Calendar On January 31, 1918, Russia officially transitioned from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar, effectively skipping 13 days to align with the international standard. This significant change meant that the day following January 31st became February 14th, resolving long-standing calendar discrepancies.
• Royal Navy Submarine Disaster On a foggy night of January 31, 1918, a series of accidental maritime collisions resulted in the tragic loss of two Royal Navy submarines, claiming over 100 lives. Additionally, five British warships sustained significant damage during this catastrophic incident, highlighting the perilous conditions of naval operations during the early 20th century.

Events in 1918

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

Magazines from Jan. 31, 1918

Newspapers from Jan. 31, 1918

January 31, 1918 was a Thursday and it was the 31st day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1918 can also be written as 1/31/1918 in the US and as 31/1/1918 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1918 in January 1918 calendar

Famous people died on January 31, 1918:

• Léon Houa
• Eugenio Niccolai
• Alfred de Rothschild
• Bernhard Tollens
• Blanche Wyndham

Famous people who died in 1918

Famous people who died on January 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 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 31st 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 31, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 31, 1918 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 31, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 09:53 pm and setting at 09:14 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 31, 1918

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Someone born on January 31, 1918 is:

107 years 1 month old,

or 1285 months and 23 days old,

or 5590 weeks and 3 days old,

or 39133 days old,

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

There are 314 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 31st 2026.

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

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

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