What Happened on February 22, 1918

Historical Events

  • Germany claims Baltic states, Finland & Ukraine from Russia

Famous Birthdays

Al Gross (1918-2000)

American inventor (invented the walkie-talkie), born in Toronto, Ontario

  • Charles "Charlie O" Finley, American sports entrepreneur (MLB's Kansas City/Oakland A's: NHL's California Golden Seals), born in Birmingham, Alabama (d. 1996)
  • Don Pardo, American television announcer (Jeopardy, Saturday Night Live), born in Westfield, Massachusetts (d. 2014)
  • Robert Wadlow, American who was tallest known human (2.72 m, 8' 11.1"), born in Alton, Illinois (d. 1940)
  • Sid Abel, Canadian NHL hockey player (1948-49 Hart Trophy), born in Melville, Saskatchewan (d. 2000)

About February 22, 1918

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 2 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

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