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

Event of Interest

Leon Trotsky gains control of the Red Army


1918 History

Famous Birthdays

  • George McAfee, American football player, NFL halfback (Chicago Bears), born in Corbin, Kentucky (d. 2009)
Born in 1918

Famous Deaths

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

About March 13, 1918

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 2 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

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