What Happened on October 18, 1918

Historical Events

  • Czechoslovakia declares independence from Austro-Hungarian Empire
  • NHL's Quebec Bulldogs sold to a Toronto businessman P. J. Quinn
  • Russian 10th Army drives out White armies of Tsaritsyn (Stalingrad)

Famous Birthdays

  • Constantine Mitsotakis [Konstantinos Mitsotakis], Prime Minister of Greece (1990 –1993), born in Halepa, Crete (d. 2017)
  • James Cameron Tudor, Barbadian politician and diplomat (founded Democratic Labour Party), born in St Michael, Barbados (d. 1995)
  • Robert "Bobby" Troup, American jazz pianist and actor (Emergency; Acapulco), born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (d. 1999)

About October 18, 1918

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 6 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

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