World Events
February Revolution in Russia: Tsar Nicholas abdicates, lacking the determination or support to contest the issues. In July of 1918 he and his family are murdered by the Bolsheviks.- USA declares war on Germany.
- October Revolution in Russia: The Bolsheviks overthrow the provisional government - Lenin becomes Chief Commissar and Trotsky Commissar for Foreign Affairs.
- Balfour Declaration: Britain will support a Jewish State in Palestine.
