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What happened on Monday October 21, 1918?

About October 21st, 1918, in brief:

  • Historical events: On October 21, 1918, Germany announced the suspension of its submarine warfare campaign during World War I. This decision was influenced by the deteriorating military situation and the need to negotiate peace with the Allies. The suspension marked a significant shift in naval strategy during the war.
  • Day of the week: October 21st, 1918 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: For Your Boy and My Boy by Peerless Quartet
  • Popular movie: Tarzan of the Apes directed by Scott Sidney

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October 21, 1918: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 21, 1918:

  • Germany suspends submarine warfare in World War I On October 21, 1918, Germany announced the suspension of its submarine warfare campaign during World War I. This decision was influenced by the deteriorating military situation and the need to negotiate peace with the Allies. The suspension marked a significant shift in naval strategy during the war. source: britannica.com
  • German parliamentary elections of 1918 The German parliamentary elections held on October 21, 1918, were significant as they marked the transition from the German Empire to a parliamentary democracy. This election was a response to the political upheaval following World War I and the abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II. source: britannica.com
  • World typing speed record set On October 21, 1918, a new world record for typing speed was set, showcasing the advancements in typing technology and the growing importance of written communication in the modern world. This event highlighted the skills of typists and the increasing reliance on typewriters in business and personal correspondence. source: britannica.com

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October 21, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was October 21, 1918?


October 21, 1918 was a Monday and it was the 294th day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 21, 1918 can also be written as 10/21/1918 in the US and as 21/10/1918 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 21, 1918?


Famous people born on October 21, 1918:

  • Albertina Sisulu
    Albertina Sisulu

    Prominent South African anti-apartheid activist who played a crucial role in the struggle against racial segregation and fought for human...

  • Milton Himmelfarb
    Milton Himmelfarb

    Renowned American Jewish intellectual, sociographer, and author known for his scholarly contributions to Jewish social studies and cultural...

  • Éliane Victor
    Éliane Victor

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October 21, 1918: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 21, 1918:

  • Carlo Bontemps
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October 21, 1918: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 21, 1918 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 21st and October 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

October 21, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 21, 1918 was For Your Boy and My Boy by Peerless Quartet, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

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  2. - My Old Kentucky Home youtube
  3. - I'm Always Chasing Rainbows youtube
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October 21, 1918: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 21st is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 21, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 21, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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October 21, 1918: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 21, 1918 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 21, 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 October 21, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 07:18 pm and setting at 10:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 19, 1918 while the next full moon would come on Nov 18, 1918.

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How old is someone born on October 21, 1918?


Someone born on October 21, 1918 is:

107 years 7 months old,

or 1291 months and 3 days old,

or 5613 weeks and 6 days old,

or 39297 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 21, 1918?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 21, 1918?

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