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What Happened on May 14, 1918

Historical Events

  • Sunday baseball is made legal in Washington, D.C.

Famous Birthdays

  • Arthur McIntyre, English cricket wicket-keeper (3 Tests, 8 dismissals; Surrey CCC, MCC), born in London, England (d. 2009)

Famous Deaths

  • James Gordon Bennett Jr., American newspaper publisher (thought to have inspired the phrase "Gordon Bennett"), dies at 77
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About May 14, 1918

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 2 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

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