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)
The Ukrainian People's Republic declares independence from Soviet Russia. Date: January 25, 1918 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 25 📅 Events on this day in 1918 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Gregorian calendar is introduced in Russia by decree of the Council of People's Commissars effective February 14 (New Style). Date: January 24, 1918 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 24 📅 Events on this day in 1918 📅 On This Day (Today)
Finnish Civil War: The first serious battles take place between the Red Guards and the White Guard. Date: January 17, 1918 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 17 📅 Events on this day in 1918 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Minnie Pit Disaster coal mining accident occurs in Halmer End, Staffordshire, in which 155 men and boys die. Date: January 12, 1918 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 12 📅 Events on this day in 1918 📅 On This Day (Today)
Battle of Bear Valley: The last battle of the American Indian Wars. Date: January 9, 1918 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 9 📅 Events on this day in 1918 📅 On This Day (Today)
U.S. President Woodrow Wilson announces his "Fourteen Points" as conditions for ending World War I. Date: January 8, 1918 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 8 📅 Events on this day in 1918 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Finnish Declaration of Independence is recognized by Russia, Sweden, Germany and France. Date: January 4, 1918 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 4 📅 Events on this day in 1918 📅 On This Day (Today)