The British dirigible R34 lands in New York, completing the first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by an airship. Date: July 6, 1919 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 6 π Events on this day in 1919 π On This Day (Today)
The Treaty of Versailles is signed, ending the state of war between Germany and the Allies of World War I. Date: June 28, 1919 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 28 π Events on this day in 1919 π On This Day (Today)
Estonian War of Independence: The decisive defeat of the Baltische Landeswehr in the Battle of CΔsis; this date is celebrated as Victory Day in Estonia. Date: June 23, 1919 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 23 π Events on this day in 1919 π On This Day (Today)
Admiral Ludwig von Reuter scuttles the German fleet at Scapa Flow, Orkney. The nine sailors killed are the last casualties of World War I. Date: June 21, 1919 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 21 π Events on this day in 1919 π On This Day (Today)
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police fire a volley into a crowd of unemployed war veterans, killing two, during the Winnipeg general strike. Date: June 21, 1919 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 21 π Events on this day in 1919 π On This Day (Today)
John Alcock and Arthur Brown complete the first nonstop transatlantic flight when they reach Clifden, County Galway, Ireland. Date: June 15, 1919 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 15 π Events on this day in 1919 π On This Day (Today)
John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown depart from St. John's, Newfoundland on the first nonstop transatlantic flight. Date: June 14, 1919 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 14 π Events on this day in 1919 π On This Day (Today)
Sir Barton wins the Belmont Stakes, becoming the first horse to win the U.S. Triple Crown. Date: June 11, 1919 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 11 π Events on this day in 1919 π On This Day (Today)
Sette Giugno: Nationalist riots break out in Valletta, the capital of Malta. British soldiers fire into the crowd, killing four people. Date: June 7, 1919 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 7 π Events on this day in 1919 π On This Day (Today)
Leon Trotsky bans the Planned Fourth Regional Congress of Peasants, Workers and Insurgents. Date: June 4, 1919 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 4 π Events on this day in 1919 π On This Day (Today)