Event anniversary

Finnish Civil War

Took place on January 27, 1918

108

Years ago

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The 109th anniversary falls on January 27, 2027, in 95 days.

The Finnish Civil War was fought in 1918 for the leadership and control of recently independent Finland (formerly part of Russia) between White Finland and the Finnish Socialist Workers' Republic (Red Finland).

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