What Happened on December 30, 1918

Historical Events

Hoover Decides Name

John E. Hoover decides to be called J. Edgar Hoover

Famous Birthdays

  • W. Eugene Smith, American photojournalist (Saipan, Walk to Paradise Garden), born in Wichita, Kansas (d. 1979)

Famous Weddings

Al Capone

Gangster Al Capone (19) marries Mae Josephine Coughlin, mother of his child

Died in 1918 1918 Highlights

About December 30, 1918

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 3 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

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