May 1918 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in May 1918.
The US president was Woodrow Wilson (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Lloyd George (Liberal), Pope Benedict XV was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened on May 1918: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of May 1918?
Events
- 01 May 1918 German troops enter Don province they take Rostov May 6.
- 10 May 1918 HMS Vindictive sunk to block entrance of Ostend Harbor.
- 11 May 1918 44th Kentucky Derby: William Knapp on Exterminator wins in 2:10.8.
- 14 May 1918 Sunday baseball is made legal in Washington DC.
- 15 May 1918 1st airmail postal service
- 16 May 1918 The Sedition Act of 1918 is passed by the U.S. Congress, making criticism of the government an imprisonable offense.
- 18 May 1918 Netherlands Indian Volksraad installed in Batavia.
- 19 May 1918 Washington's first Sunday game, Senators beat Cleveland 1-0 in 18 innings.
- 20 May 1918 The small town of Codell, Kansas is hit for the third year in a row by a tornado. Coincidentally, all three tornadoes hit on May 20, 1916, 1917, and 1918 respectively.
- 21 May 1918 House of Representatives passes amendment allowing women to vote.
- 23 May 1918 King Oil / Shell refinery on Curacao officially opens
- 24 May 1918 Cleveland beats New York Yankees 3-2 in 19 inning.
- 26 May 1918 Georgian Social Democratic Republic declares independence from Russia.
- 27 May 1918 Battle of Aisne.
- 28 May 1918 Tatars declares Azerbaijan, in Russian Caucasus, independent.
- 29 May 1918 Armenia defeats the Ottoman Army in the Battle of Sardarapat.
- 09 May 1918 World War I: Germany repels Britain's second attempt to blockade the port of Ostend, Belgium.
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in May 1918?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Percy Hemus - On the Road to Home Sweet Home
- Marion Harris - Everybody's Crazy 'Bout the Doggone Blues (But I'm Happy)
- Helen Clark & Gladys Rice - The Siren's Song
- Van & Schenck - In the Land O Yamo Yamo
- Oscar Seagle & Columbia Stellar Quartet - Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?