Russian Civil War

Historical eventMarch 181921

Russian Civil War

Russian Civil War: Bolshevik forces suppressed a rebellion of sailors and civilians in Kronstadt.

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In context

When
Friday, March 18 1921105 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1920s
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At a glance

Dates: From 1921.

What happened

Russian Civil War: Bolshevik forces suppressed a rebellion of sailors and civilians in Kronstadt.

March 18 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

  1. 1921Russian Civil War
  2. 1990Art theft
  3. 1994Bosnia and Herzegovina
  4. 1996Ozone Disco fire
  5. 1997Antonov An-24
  6. 2005Court order
  7. 2014Crimea
  8. 2015Bardo National Museum (Tunis)
  9. 2015Bardo National Museum attack
  10. 2019Syrian civil war
  11. 2025March 2025 Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip

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  • March 31Royal Australian Air ForceThe Australian Air Force was formed, replacing the short-lived Australian Air Corps and separating it from the Army.
  • March 1Kronstadt rebellionThe Kronstadt rebellion began following mass protests in Petrograd demanding greater freedom in Russia with sailors and citizens taking u…
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  • November 1Frances KyleFrances Kyle was called to the Bar of Ireland, becoming the first female barrister in Ireland or Great Britain.
  • March 30Australian Air CorpsThe Australian Air Corps was disbanded, to be replaced the following day by the Australian Air Force.
  • October 26Chicago TheatreThe Chicago Theatre (pictured), the oldest surviving grand movie palace, opened.

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