Births on December 15

Chihiro Iwasaki

Born on December 15, 1918

Chihiro Iwasaki, Japanese painter and illustrator (d. 1974)

Chihiro Iwasaki (いわさき　ちひろ (岩崎知弘), Iwasaki Chihiro, 15 December 1918 – 8 August 1974) was a Japanese artist and illustrator best known for her water-colored illustrations of flowers and children, the theme of which was "peace and happiness for children".

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Events on 1918

3 Mar

World War I
Russia signs the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, agreeing to withdraw from World War I, and conceding German control of the Baltic States, Belarus and Ukraine. It also conceded Turkish control of Ardahan, Kars and Batumi.
2 May

Chevrolet Motor Company
General Motors acquires the Chevrolet Motor Company of Delaware.
24 Jun

Montreal
First airmail service in Canada from Montreal to Toronto.
4 Jul

Nicholas II of Russia
Bolsheviks kill Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and his family (Julian calendar date).
9 Nov

Wilhelm II, German Emperor
Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany abdicates after the German Revolution, and Germany is proclaimed a Republic.

Births on December 15

Chihiro Iwasaki

Born on December 15, 1918

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Events on 1918

World War I

Chevrolet Motor Company

Montreal

Nicholas II of Russia

Wilhelm II, German Emperor