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Marxists revolutionaries disagree over revolutionary tactics. The more radical Bolsheviks are ready to risk everything. The charismatic Vladimir Lenin becomes the leader.
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Japan notifies Russia that in view of Russia's delaying tactics and provocative military action, Japan is ending negotiations and recalling its members from Moscow
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In St Petersburg, Russia, a large demonstration of workers led by Father Gapon, march to the Winter Palace with a petition to the Tsar; troops fire on protesters in what becomes known as 'Bloody Sunday'
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Tsar Nicolas II of Russia claims right to legislate by decree and restricts the power of the Duma (Russian Parliament)
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German 69th infantry regiment enters Luxembourg on outbreak of WWI
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A German submarine sinks an unamred US merchant ship, the 'Algonquin' on the same day that US President Wilson gives executive order to arm US merchant ships
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Under Lenin suspends freedom of press (temporary) during October Revolution
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Russian Bolshevik Party becomes the Communist Party
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Part of Petsamo province ceded by Soviet Union to Finland
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Lenin enacts the New Economic Policy
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Five million people have died during two years of famine, mostly in the lower Volga