Main events of 1919

January 10 to January 15 – Communist revolt takes place in Berlin.

January 18 – Paris Peace Conference begins.

January 25 – The principle of a ‘League of Nations’ is ratified.

February 14 – A draft of the League of Nations is completed.

May 6 – German colonies annexed.

June 21 – German High Seas Fleet scuttled at Scapa Flow.

June 28 – Treaty of Versailles signed.

July 19 – Cenotaph unveiled in London.