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Ashford University
Founded in 1918 as the Mount St. Clare College for women in Clinton, Iowa, the institution underwent several name changes and transitions before becoming Ashford University in 2005. -
Prohibition Ratified
As of January 8, Mississippi had become the first state to ratify to Prohibition. Which is the 18th amendment of the American constitution that prohibits the use of alcohol. -
Fourteen Points of Peace
The Fourteen Points were a set of diplomatic principles for peace proposed by President Woodrow Wilson during World War I. Announced to the U.S. Congress on January 8, 1918, these points outlined Wilson's vision for ending the conflict in a way that would prevent future wars. -
Spanish Influenza
It was devastating global influenza pandemic that occurred between 1918 and 1920. One of the deadliest epidemics in history, it infected an estimated one third of the world's population and resulted in the deaths of approximately 50 million people worldwide, though estimates vary. -
Inverted Jenny Stamp
The Inverted Jenny was issued on May 10, 1918, by the United States Postal Service as part of a series to commemorate the first airmail service, which ran between Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City. The stamp was intended to be used for airmail, which was a novelty at the time. -
Total Solar Eclipse
From Washington State to Florida, the United States experienced a total solar eclipse on June 8, 1918. It is roughly similar to the path taken by the August 21, 2017 total solar eclipse, which crossed the country from Pacific to Atlantic. -
Birth Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist, who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. Mandela became actively involved in the anti-apartheid movement in his 20s, joining the African National Congress in 1942. -
SS San Diego Sinks
The SS San Diego, originally named the USS California, was commissioned in 1907 and served in various capacities including as the flagship of the Pacific Squadron. By the time of its sinking, it had been renamed and repurposed for convoy duty in the Atlantic during WWI. While en route to New York, the San Diego encountered a German U-boat, U-156. The U-boat fired a torpedo that struck the San Diego, causing significant damage. The ship listed heavily and sank in about 28 minutes. -
Casa Grande Ruins
Casa Grande Ruins in Arizona falls under National Park Service domain. It is one of the largest prehistoric structures ever built in North America and is a significant archaeological site. It's a testament to the ingenuity and architectural skill of the ancient Hohokam culture, who developed an advanced agricultural society in the desert landscape of present-day Arizona. -
Cleveland Orchestra Established
The Cleveland Orchestra, established in 1918, is one of the most prestigious American orchestras, often referred to as one of the "Big Five" symphony orchestras in the United States. It was founded by Adella Prentiss Hughes, a visionary leader in Cleveland’s musical community, with Nikolai Sokoloff serving as its first principal conductor.