What Happened on November 7, 1918

Historical Events

Kurt Eisner overthrows the Wittelsbach dynasty in the Kingdom of Bavaria as a revolutionary uprising spreads throughout Germany

Robert Goddard demonstrates tube-launched solid propellant rockets

Soviet dramatic play "Mystery-Bouffe" by Vladimir Mayakovsky premieres in Petrograd

The 1918 influenza epidemic spreads to Western Samoa, killing 7,542 (about 20% of the population) by the end of the year

United Press erroneously reports WWI armistice had been signed

American Baptist evangelist (Crusades) described as 1 of the 20th century's most influential Christian leaders, born in Charlotte, North Carolina

Maria Teresa de Noronha, Portuguese Fado singer, born in Lisbon, Portugal (d. 1993)
Paul Aussaresses, French Army general, born in Saint-Paul-Cap-de-Joux, France (d. 2013)

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 5 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

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