What Happened on July 12, 1918

Historical Events

  • Japanese battleship explodes in Bay of Tokayama, 500 killed

Famous Weddings

Pablo Picasso

Spanish artist Pablo Picasso (36) weds Russian ballet dancer and muse Olga Khokhlova (27), until her death in 1955

Famous Deaths

  • Dragutin Lerman, Croatian explorer, dies at 54
  • William McComb, American Brigadier General (Confederate Army), dies at 89
Died in 1918 1918 Highlights

About July 12, 1918

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 9 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer