World War I: Second Battle of the Somme Begins, August 21, 1918

Finnish Civil War: The Suinula massacre, which changes the nature of the war in a more hostile direction, takes place in Kangasala. Date: January 31, 1918 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 31 📅 Events on this day in 1918 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1918Finnish Civil War…

The Finnish Defence Forces (The White Guards) are established as the official army of independent Finland, and Baron C. G. E. Mannerheim is appointed its Commander-in-Chief. Date: January 25, 1918 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 25 📅 Events on this day in 1918 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…

Dissolution of Austria-Hungary: Austria becomes a republic. After the proclamation, a coup attempt by the communist Red Guard is defeated by the social-democratic Volkswehr. Date: November 12, 1918 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 12 📅 Events on this day in 1918 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1918Finnish…

First World War: On the third day of the German Spring Offensive, the 10th Battalion of the Royal West Kent Regiment is annihilated with many of the men becoming prisoners of war. Date: March 23, 1918 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 23 📅 Events on this day in 1918 📅…

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. Date: March 3, 1918 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 3 📅 Events on this day in…

Daylight saving time goes into effect in the United States for the first time. Date: March 31, 1918 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 31 📅 Events on this day in 1918 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1918Meuse-Argonne Offensive Begins in World War I, September 26, 1918Royal Air…