A Day of Remembrance: The Armistice of World War I
On November 11, 1918, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, an armistice was signed that marked the end of the hostilities of World War I. This pivotal moment brought a cessation to four years of brutal conflict, which had claimed millions of lives and altered the course of history. […]
The Standard Time Act is Established
On March 19th, 1918, the U.S. Congress passed the Standard Time Act, establishing standard time and daylight saving time in the United States. This act aimed to conserve energy during World War I and has since become a regular practice in many countries worldwide, affecting millions of people’s daily routines twice a year.
Representation of the People Act Grants Women the Right to Vote in the UK
A significant milestone in the fight for women’s suffrage took place on February 6th, 1918, as the Representation of the People Act granted voting rights to women over 30 in the United Kingdom.