What Happened on November 18, 1918

Historical Events

  • Belgian troops re-enter Brussels, lost to the German invaders on 20 August 1914
  • Latvia declares independence from Russia

Famous Birthdays

  • Tasker Watkins, Welsh World War II hero, born in Nelson, Wales (d. 2007)

Famous Deaths

  • Reggie Schwartz, English cricket spin bowler (20 Tests South Africa, 55 wickets, BB 6/47) and rugby union fly half (3 Tests England), dies from Spanish flu at 43
Died in 1918 1918 Highlights

About November 18, 1918

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 5 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

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