What Happened on June 18, 1905

Historical Events

  • Russian police open fire on a workers' rights demonstration in Łódź, Congress Poland, killing 10, and leading to an armed insurrection against the occupying forces

Famous Birthdays

  • Eduard Tubin, Estonian-Swedish composer and conductor, born in Torila, Governorate of Livonia, Russian Empire (now Estonia) (d. 1982)

Famous Deaths

  • Hermann Lingg, German poet and playwright, dies at 85
Died in 1905 1905 Highlights

About June 18, 1905

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 10 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini