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1918 (MCMXVIII in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1918th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1918 a year special to you? Discover what 1918 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1918, 1918 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1918, how old is someone born in 1918 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1918.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1918 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 1918 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1918
- Who was the U.S. President in 1918?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1918?
- Who was the Pope in 1918?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1918?
- What was the most popular movie in 1918?
- What was the best selling book in 1918?
- How old is someone born in 1918?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1918?
What was 1918 known for ?
- The events of 1918 would fundamentally change the world. The effects of these events would cause a ripple effect that we can still observe to the present day. As 1918 was the final year of World War One, the major events of the year were dominated by the war.
- In January, Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, delivered his famous Fourteen Points speech, in which he laid out principles for a sustained world peace in the aftermath of the Great War. While the actual peace terms offered by the Allied Powers were quite different from what Wilson presented in his Points, Wilson still advocated for peace terms that he thought would make this war the “War to End All Wars.”
- Also in the United States, in a major event regarding civil liberties, the U.S. Congress passed the Sedition Act of 1918. This law stated that Americans would not be permitted to criticize the government, nor would they be permitted to speak out against the war (WWI).
- In Russia, in an event that would shape events for at least a century, the Imperial family, the Romanovs, were murdered in July by order of the Bolshevik Party. This truly marked the end of the era of rule by Russian nobility and ushered in the Communist era, which would last until the end of the century.
- World War One was formally ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. It should be noted, though, that Treaty brought an end to hostilities between the Allied Powers and Germany. The other Central Powers made peace with the Allies in separate treaties. It is also worth noting that the war’s end brought with it an end to a few empires. The Russian Empire, German Empire, Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the Ottoman Empire all disintegrated and out of the ashes were formed new states, if not nation-states.
- Indeed, the war’s conclusion marked the beginning of the end of aristocratic rule in the Western world. On a final note, it is well known that Germany in particular was given hard peace terms, so much so that the resentment in Germany helped fuel the rise of National Socialism, and ultimately the rise of the infamous Third Reich.
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Key World Leaders of 1918
Who was the U.S. President in 1918?
In 1918, Woodrow Wilson (Democrat) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from March 04, 1913 to March 04, 1921. His presidency led the U.S. through World War I and proposed the League of Nations for global peace.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1918?
In 1918 the UK Prime Minister was David Lloyd George (Liberal). His administration led the country to victory in World War I and laid the foundation for the League of Nations.
Who was the Pope in 1918?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1918 was Pope Benedict XV who had held the papacy since 1914. During his papacy, he worked tirelessly for peace during World War I and promoted humanitarian efforts for war victims.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1918?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1918, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Rock-a-Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody by Al Jolson
What was the most popular movie in 1918?
The most popular movie and box office hit was Tarzan of the Apes by Scott Sidney
What was the best selling book in 1918?
How old is someone born in 1918?
Someone born in 1918 is 107 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1918?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1918 was the Year of the Horse.
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