Births on May 13

Gwyn Howells

Born on May 13, 1918

Gwyn Howells, Australian public servant (d. 1997)

Gwyn Howells (13 May 1918 – 26 July 1997) was a senior Australian public servant, best known for his time as Director-General of the Department of Health.

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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 May 13

Gwyn Howells

Born on May 13, 1918

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Events on 1918

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Chevrolet Motor Company

Montreal

Nicholas II of Russia

Wilhelm II, German Emperor