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What Happened on May 18, 1916

Historical Events

  • A British Royal Inquiry into the Easter Rising in Dublin is set up in London
  • US pilot Kiffin Rockwell shoots down German aircraft over Alsace in WWI

About May 18, 1916

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 108 years, 2 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus