What Happened on January 26, 1918

Historical Events

Wheatless and Meatless Days

US Food Administrator Herbert Hoover calls for "wheatless" and "meatless" days to help war effort

Famous Birthdays

  • Philip José Farmer, American sci-fi writer (Riverworld), born in Terre Haute Indiana (d. 2009)
  • Vito Scotti [Scozarri], American actor (The Godfather, Flying Nun, Barefoot in the Park), born in San Francisco, California (d. 1996)

About January 26, 1918

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 3 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius