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1918Apr, 7

David Kolehmainen

David Kolehmainen, Finnish wrestler (b. 1885)
David "Tatu" Kolehmainen (10 September 1885 – 7 April 1918) was a Finnish wrestler. He competed in the lightweight event at the 1912 Summer Olympics.During the Finnish Civil War Kolehmainen fought for the Red Guards and was killed in action at the Battle of Tampere.

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Events on 1918

  • 3Mar

    World War I

    Russia signs the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, agreeing to withdraw from World War I, and conceding German control of the Baltic States, Belarus and Ukraine. It also conceded Turkish control of Ardahan, Kars and Batumi.
  • 2May

    Chevrolet Motor Company

    General Motors acquires the Chevrolet Motor Company of Delaware.
  • 24Jun

    Montreal

    First airmail service in Canada from Montreal to Toronto.
  • 4Jul

    Nicholas II of Russia

    Bolsheviks kill Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and his family (Julian calendar date).
  • 9Nov

    Wilhelm II, German Emperor

    Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany abdicates after the German Revolution, and Germany is proclaimed a Republic.