What Happened on March 13, 1918

Historical Events

  • 1st NHL championship: Toronto Arenas beat Montreal Canadiens, outscoring them 10-7 in a 2 game set
  • American Red Magen David (Jewish Red Cross) forms

Trotsky Controls Army

Leon Trotsky gains control of the Red Army

Famous Birthdays

  • George McAfee, American College-Pro Football HOF utility (Duke University; NFL C'ship 1940, 41, 46; First-team All-Pro & NFL All-Star 1941; Chicago Bears), born in Corbin, Kentucky (d. 2009)

Famous Deaths

  • Karel Stecker, Czech organist, pedagogue, and composer of organ and sacred music dies at 57
Died in 1918 1918 Highlights

About March 13, 1918

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 1 month and 17 days
Leap Year: No

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