dec 6, 1917 - Finland Declares Independence
Description:
On the urging of the German Empire, Finland declared independence from Russia on 6 December 1917, leading to a fierce debate on whether the new state should declare itself a republic or remain a monarchy. At the time of the declaration of independence, monarchists were a minority in the Finnish Eduskunta (Parliament), and Finland was declared a republic.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 6, 1917
Now
~ 108 years ago