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Vladimir Lenin's birth
Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov was born on April 10, 1870 at Simbirsk on the Volga. He was one of six children. Both of his parents were educated and cultured. Growing up, his brother, a Social Revolutionary named Aleksandr, was a part of a group that had planned to murder the Emperor Alexander III. Aleksandr was an important part of Vladimir’s life for Vladimir looked up to him. Aleksandr was caught and executed for his crime. This sparked Vladimir’s hatred towards tsarism. (Liversidge 20) -
Treaty of Washington
On May 8, 1871, the Treaty of Washington was concluded. The treaty was the settlement of the Alabama Claims. The Alabama Claims were a dispute between the United States and Great Britain that derived during the Civil War. During the Civil War, British ships raided the United States shipping across the North Atlantic. This event is important because it settled the dispute between The United States and Great Britain. ("Washington, Treaty of") -
Kazan University
On January 1, 1887, Vladimir Lenin enrolled in the Kazan University as a law student. He had done well in school, but Lenin plotted anti-tsarists demonstrations and was expelled and arrested. He was still ignited with anger from his brother’s death and exclaimed, “My path has been blazed for me by my brother.” Lenin had to take up residence with his sister Anna. This event is important because it was Lenin’s first rebellious move against the government. (Leversidge 20) -
Death of Vincent Van Gogh
On July 29, 1890, Vincent Van Gogh died. He was a famous Dutch painter who struggled with mental illness. He was poor and unknown during his lifetime. Vincent Van Gogh shot himself and later passed away in the hospital. This event is important because after his death, people began to appreciate Van Gogh's art. ("Vincent Van Gogh") -
Law Degree in Samara
On January 1, 1892, Lenin received his law degree in Samara. It took many petitions to be granted permission to take his law examinations. He graduated with a first-class degree. Samara had a large population of Russian peasants. This is significant because Vladimir Lenin saw it as a class-based legal system and it gave him the opportunity to practice his Marxist believes on them. ("Vladimir Lenin") -
St. Petersburg
On December 1, 1895, Vladimir Lenin went to St. Petersburg for revolutionary politics. He then connected with other Marxists and took on an active role as a part of the group. Lenin and several other Marxists were later arrested for publishing illegal newspapers. For three years, Lenin was exiled in Siberia with the company of his fiancé, Nadezhda Krupskaya. This event was notable for it was Lenin’s first time being exiled. (Liversidge 21) -
Expelled from Russian Soil
On January 1, 1900, Vladimir Lenin was exiled from Russian soil for 17 years. Lenin and his wife wandered around Europe to build the Russian Social Democratic Party. Lenin also edited a Russian language magazine called Iskra during this time. The magazine was later smuggled back to St. Petersburg. The significance in this event is that Lenin was able to spread his knowledge of his Marxists beliefs throughout Europe. (Liversidge 21) -
Party Congress in Brussels, Belgium
On January 1, 1903, Vladimir Lenin went to the Party Congress in Brussels, Belgium where he insisted that the party should be controlled by a central committee of professional revolutionaries. Many opposed this idea and the Belgian police demanded that all delegates were to leave the country. The party moderates wanted a democratic leadership. While leaving the country, debate followed to London. This event is important because controversy made Lenin's ideas popular. (Liversidge 21) -
World Series
On October 13, 1903, the first world series took place. The world series is a baseball event between the American League and the National League of North America. It started after Boston defeated Pittsburgh five games to three during the best of nine game series. 100,000 people came to watch.The first world series is important because it attracted and entertained many people. ("World Series") -
Wright Brother's First Flight
On December 17, 1903, the Wright brothers took their first flight. The flight lasted 12 seconds and covered nearly 120 feet. The brothers selected a beach at Kitty Hawk as their proving ground. This event was significant because it was an important invention for technology. ("The Wright Brothers - First Flight, 1903") -
Bolsheviks vs Mensheviks
On January 1, 1912, congress split into two groups known as the Bolsheviks and the Mensheviks. The Bolsheviks were communists and made up the majority of Russia. The Mensheviks were socialists who wanted a peaceful change and made up the minority of Russia. Vladimir Lenin was the leader of the Bolsheviks. It became apparent that the two groups could not work together. This event is important because it created tension within Russia. (Liversidge 21) -
New Mexico Becomes a State
On January 6, 1912, New Mexico became The United State's 47th state. New Mexico was once owned by Native Americans, until European explorers appeared. The Spanish had then took ownership over New Mexico and the United States fought over the land. Eventually, the United States won the Mexican-American War and obtained New Mexico. This is an important event because New Mexico was able to supply fossil fuel, minerals, and renewable energy to the United States. ("New Mexico") -
World War I
On July 28, 1914 World War I began. Alexander Kerensky wanted to include Russia in the war, but Vladimir Lenin wanted the opposite. The Germans provided Lenin with a train and money to get back to Russia since he was outside of the country. Kerensky ordered Lenin’s arrest. Joseph Stalin helped disguise Lenin by shaving Lenin’s facial hair to avoid his arrest This event is notable because it shows that other countries are willing to help the Bolsheviks overthrow the Mensheviks. (Naden 7) -
Provisional Government
On October 26, 1917, Russia became a Provisional Government. Bond fires were set off in the squares of Petrograd, which caused the winter palace to fall in the hands of the Red Guards. Kerensky fled, allowing the tsar’s files to go to Vladimir Lenin. The newly formed Provisional Government was formed by a group of leaders of the bourgeois liberal parties. Lenin later called for a soviet government. This is an important event because Lenin completed his goal to end tsarism. ("Vladimir Lenin") -
19th Amendment in the US
On June 4, 1919, the 19th Amendment was passed in the United States. The 19th Amendment is the right for women to vote. It was passed through the congress and then sent to the states to be ratified. Women like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott fought for the right for women to vote. This event is important because it helped end the women's suffrage. ("Congress Passes the 19th Amendment") -
Lenin's Death
January 21, 1924 marks Vladimir Lenin’s death due to a brain hemorrhage. He was at the age of 54. His body was embalmed and placed in a mausoleum. Petrograd was renamed to Leningrad to memorialize him. Lenin’s Soviet Union lasted until 1991. His ideas and actions greatly impacted Russia. This event is significant because it is the end of Lenin’s life, but some of his ideas still had managed to survive. (Levine 191)
