What happened on Friday January 25, 1918?

Here's what happened on January 25, 1918:

• Soviet Republic Declaration On January 25, 1918, Russia officially declared itself a republic of Soviets, signaling the consolidation of Bolshevik power following the October Revolution of 1917. This declaration represented a fundamental transformation of the Russian political system, establishing the foundation for the future Soviet Union.
• Establishment of Finnish Defence Forces On January 25, 1918, the Finnish Defence Forces (known as the White Guards) were officially established as the national army of the newly independent Finland. Baron Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim, a prominent military leader and statesman, was appointed as the Commander-in-Chief, marking a crucial moment in Finland's path to sovereignty during the tumultuous period of the Finnish Civil War and the Russian Revolution.
• Ukrainian Independence Declaration On January 25, 1918, the Ukrainian People's Republic formally declared its independence from Bolshevik Russia, asserting its sovereignty during the chaotic period of the Russian Revolution. This declaration was a significant moment in Ukraine's struggle for national self-determination amidst complex geopolitical tensions.

Events in 1918

January 25, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 25, 1918

Newspapers from Jan. 25, 1918

January 25, 1918 was a Friday and it was the 25th day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 25, 1918 can also be written as 1/25/1918 in the US and as 25/1/1918 in UK and Europe.

January 25, 1918 in January 1918 calendar

Famous people born on January 25, 1918:

• Ernie Harwell

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Famous people born in 1918

Famous people born on January 25th

January 25, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 25, 1918 was Life in a Trench in Belgium (Part 1) by Lieutenant Gitz Rice of the First Canadians & Henry Burr, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

1. Lieutenant Gitz Rice of the First Canadians & Henry Burr - Life in a Trench in Belgium (Part 1)
2. Jascha Heifetz - La Ronde Des Lutins (Dance of the Goblins)
3. Irving Kaufman - I'm All Bound Round with the Mason-Dixon Line
4. Charles Hart - Somewhere in France is the Lily

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 25th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 25, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 25, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 25, 1918 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 25, 1918 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 25, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:53 pm and setting at 06:41 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 28, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Jan 27, 1918.

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Your place in the Universe on January 25, 1918

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Someone born on January 25, 1918 is:

107 years 1 month old,

or 1285 months and 26 days old,

or 5591 weeks and 2 days old,

or 39139 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 25, 1918?

There are 308 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 25th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 25, 1918?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on January 25, 1918.

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