1918 Newspapers

Just a year after the end of the First World War, the 1918 newspaper articles capture the aftermath worldwide. Numerous events followed the catastrophe, including the execution of the Romanov Royal family; Adolf Hitler is awarded the Iron Cross and “Sometime” starring Mae West premieres in NYC. Anyone interested in this year will be thoroughly impressed by the newspaper coverage capturing some of the world’s most memorable events.

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1918 Original Newspaper

1918 Newspaper Headlines Summary

January 19th 1918
Red Guards and White Guards battle for the first time under the Finnish Civil War.

February 10th 1918
Russian Revolutionary, Leon Trotsky declares Russia is leaving the war.

May 16th 1918
US House of Representatives passes the amendment allowing women to vote.

June 4th 1918
French soldiers, with the help of US troops, stop the Germans at Chateau-Thierry in their attempt to cross the Marne.

July 16th 1918
At Ekaterinburg, Siberia, a Bolshevik firing squad execute Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and his family.

August 4th 1918
Soon to be dictator, Adolf Hitler receives the Iron Cross by recommendation of Lieutenant Hugo Gutman, his Jewish superior.

October 26th 1918
General Eric Ludendorff, Germany’s supreme commander resigns, protesting the terms negotiating an armistice by the German Government.

November 7th 1918
Rocket Pioneer, Robert H. Goddard demonstrates tube-launched solid propellant rockets.

November 11th 1918
Germany surrenders, ending World War I.

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Kim November 1 2023

Bought this newspaper as a 90th birthday gift for my dad, who loved it and didn't put it down all day (my mum had to confiscate it so he'd eat his dinner!). Would recommend to anyone who is looking for a special unique gift.

Paula Winston October 30 2023

I wouldn’t know the product didn’t arrive!

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Arthur Gresty October 25 2023

Excellent product and fast delivery.

MARC JEFFERIES October 20 2023

Absolutely amazing & so pleased with it.

Hywel Evans October 17 2023

Original newspaper and great gift. Love the smell of the older ones!!

Monique October 11 2023

Very expensive for what it is but I wanted it so I paid but it's great to read.

Helen Starley October 11 2023

The presentation was excellent. I bought the paper for a 94 year old for his birthday. He was amazed and delighted. And so am l

Michael Taylor October 10 2023

Great condition. A little nostalgia. I would highly recommend this item.

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Excellent gift

Mrs Susan Rooke October 9 2023

Great quality and quick delivery would definitely recommend