1918 in Estonia
This article lists events that occurred during 1918 in Estonia.
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Events
- 1 February – new calendar: Julian calendar is replaced by Gregorian. This means that 1 February becomes 14 February.[1]
- 24 February – Estonian Declaration of Independence.
- End of February: Germans in power.[1]
- 3 March – Treaty of Brest-Litovsk. Bolshevist Russia cedes sovereignty over Estonia to Germany.
- 11 November – Germans began withdrawal and turn over power to the provisional government of Estonia (headed by Konstantin Päts).
- 11 November – Estonian Defence League is founded.[1]
- 22 November – Estonia was invaded by Bolshevist Russian forces. Beginning of Estonian War of Independence.
- National Library of Estonia established.
- Tallinn College of Engineering and Higher Music School established.
References
- Toivo Miljan (2004). "Chronology". Historical Dictionary of Estonia. USA: Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0-8108-6571-6.
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