5 January 1919General StrikeKarl Liebknecht
A General strike & communist uprising takes place in Berlin
Historical records for Germany in 1919, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
A General strike & communist uprising takes place in Berlin
The German Workers Party has its 1st meeting at the Furstenfelder-Hof. Helps founds the German Workers Party, forerunner of the Nazi Party
A General strike & communist uprising takes place in Berlin
Murdered while under arrest
Murdered while under arrest
Death of Karl Liebknecht, murdered while under arrest
Murdered while under arrest
Bloody street fights culminated in the beating and shooting deaths of Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht after their arrests
Bloody street fights culminated in the beating and shooting deaths of Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht after their arrests
Bloody street fights culminated in the beating and shooting deaths of Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht after their arrests
Elections are held for the National Constitutional Assembly
To avoid the ongoing fights in Berlin, the National Assembly convenes in the city of Weimar, giving the future Republic its unofficial name
The Socialist and (Non-Socialist) Democratic parties obtained a solid 80 per cent of the vote. The National Assembly elections took place, the radical left-wing parties, including the USPD and KPD, are barely able to get themselves organized, leading to a solid majority of seats for the MSPD moderate forces. Elections are held for the National Constitutional Assembly
The Haase-led USPD only achieve 7% of the vote for the National Assembly
The National Assembly elections took place, the radical left-wing parties, including the USPD and KPD, are barely able to get themselves organized, leading to a solid majority of seats for the MSPD moderate forces
To avoid the ongoing fights in Berlin, the National Assembly convenes in the city of Weimar, giving the future Republic its unofficial name
To avoid the ongoing fights in Berlin, the National Assembly convenes in the city of Weimar, giving the future Republic its unofficial name
The Weimar Constitution creates a republic under a semi-presidential system with the Reichstag elected by proportional representation
Helps found the German Workers Party, forerunner of the Nazi Party
Helps found the German Workers Party, forerunner of the Nazi Party
The Weimar Constitution creates a republic under a semi-presidential system with the Reichstag elected by proportional representation
Appointed Commander in Chief
Appointed Provisional Reich President by the National Constitutional Assembly
Appointed Provisional Reich President by the National Constitutional Assembly
Assassinates the Prime Minister of the Bavarian Republic, Kurt Eisner
Triggers off revolution leading to 5 coups & 5 Governments in 70 days
Triggers off revolution leading to 5 coups & 5 Governments in 70 days
Scheidemann becomes Chancellor, in the Weimar Coalition with the German Democratic Party and the Catholic Center Party. Appointed Chancellor of Germany
When the Constituent Assembly met in Weimar in February, 1919, Ebert was chosen to be the first president of the German Republic
1st Chancellor of the new Republic
Appointed Foreign Minister
Appointed Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister
Proclaims the "dictatorship of the proletariat". Forms an Executve Council, the Council lasts for 2 weeks
Red Guards attempt to arrest Hitler
Leads a "Red Army" of 20,000 workers from Munichs factories
Munich is "liberated" by the White Army & Landauer is assassinated by Feikorps troops
Munich is "liberated" by the White Army & Eglhofer is assassinated by Feikorps troops
Munich is "liberated" by the White Army & Landauer is assassinated by Feikorps troops
Munich is "liberated" by the White Army & Eglhofer is assassinated by Feikorps troops
Directs Different from the Others, an early film addressing homosexuality.
British eclipse expeditions photograph stars near the Sun to test Einstein's predicted gravitational deflection.
Jodl commands the Volkswehr Battery Augsburg during the transition from the imperial army to the Reichswehr.
The Rhineland Republic is declared with the support of France
Refuses to sign the Treaty of Versailles
Resigns rather than sign the Treaty of Versailles
Bauers cabinet approves the Treaty of Versailles to avoid an Allied invasion
Says "may the hand wither that signs such a Treaty". Resigns rather than sign the Treaty of Versailles
The German Fleet at Scapa Flow is sunk to prevent it from falling into Allied hands
SMS Friedrich der Große was the first interned German capital ship to sink as the High Seas Fleet was scuttled at Scapa Flow.
Directs the silent comedy The Oyster Princess.
At Versailles Germany sign a Treaty that assigns full responsibility for causing the conflict (Article 231, the "war guilt clause") and calls for the creation of an international reparations commission to determine the amount due to the Allies
Under the Treaty of Versailles the Saar is to be administered by the League of Nations
Germany loses direct administration of the Saar under Versailles.
Alsace-Lorraine is ceded to France
Prussia is ceded to Poland
Posen is ceded to Poland
Included in the Treaty is the demilitarization of the Rhineland
The Treaty of Versailles is signed. Germany is to accept war guilt & pay reparations to the Allies. German colonies are divided between the Allies
Signed by Erzberger in the Versailles Hall of Mirrors. At Versailles Germany sign a Treaty that assigns full responsibility for causing the conflict (Article 231, the "war guilt clause") and calls for the creation of an international reparations commission to determine the amount due to the Allies. Acceptence by the Assembly is conveyed to Clemenceau within 19 minutes of the deadline
At Versailles Germany sign a Treaty that assigns full responsibility for causing the conflict (Article 231, the "war guilt clause") and calls for the creation of an international reparations commission to determine the amount due to the Allies
Scheidemann resignes along with the DDP owing to disagreement with the Treaty of Versailles
Scheidemann resignes along with the DDP owing to disagreement with the Treaty of Versailles
Formally asks the Allied and associated powers to place him on trial instead of Kaiser Wilhelm II, the Supreme Council decides to ignore his request
The Treaty of Versailles is ratified by Germany
The Blockade of Germany by the Allies is lifted
The postwar Allied blockade of Germany is ended, restoring normal maritime access through the North Sea.
In the event of a serious threat to public safety or Reich security, the President can take measures - including the use of armed force - to restore law and order, and can suspend civil rights if necessary
The Chancellor is appointed by the President and is responsible to the Reichstag, serves as little more than a chairman, Cabinet decisions are made by majority vote
The Republics first Reichspresident ("Reich President"), Friedrich Ebert of the SPD, signs the new German constitution into law.
The first article of the constitution states that "The power of the state emanates from the people".
The fundamental tenet of the Weimar Constitution is that Germany will be a republic on the Parliamentary model with a Parliament elected using proportional representation, universal suffrage is established, with a minimum voting age of 20.
In the event of a serious threat to public safety or Reich security, the President can take measures - including the use of armed force - to restore law and order, and can suspend civil rights if necessary
The Weimar constitution is accepted by the National Assembly & signed by the President. The Republics first Reichspresident ("Reich President"), Friedrich Ebert of the SPD, signs the new German constitution into law.
The fundamental tenet of the Weimar Constitution is that Germany will be a republic on the Parliamentary model with a Parliament elected using proportional representation, universal suffrage is established, with a minimum voting age of 20.
The Weimar constitution is accepted by the National Assembly & signed by the President
The fundamental tenet of the Weimar Constitution is that Germany will be a republic on the Parliamentary model with a Parliament elected using proportional representation, universal suffrage is established, with a minimum voting age of 20
The fundamental tenet of the Weimar Constitution is that Germany will be a republic on the Parliamentary model with a Parliament elected using proportional representation, universal suffrage is established, with a minimum voting age of 20
The fundamental tenet of the Weimar Constitution is that Germany will be a republic on the Parliamentary model with a Parliament elected using proportional representation, universal suffrage is established, with a minimum voting age of 20
The fundamental tenet of the Weimar Constitution is that Germany will be a republic on the Parliamentary model with a Parliament elected using proportional representation, universal suffrage is established, with a minimum voting age of 20
The fundamental tenet of the Weimar Constitution is that Germany will be a republic on the Parliamentary model with a Parliament elected using proportional representation, universal suffrage is established, with a minimum voting age of 20
The fundamental tenet of the Weimar Constitution is that Germany will be a republic on the Parliamentary model with a Parliament elected using proportional representation, universal suffrage is established, with a minimum voting age of 20
The fundamental tenet of the Weimar Constitution is that Germany will be a republic on the Parliamentary model with a Parliament elected using proportional representation, universal suffrage is established, with a minimum voting age of 20
The Republics first Reichspresident ("Reich President"), Friedrich Ebert of the SPD, signs the new German constitution into law. In the event of a serious threat to public safety or Reich security, the President can take measures - including the use of armed force - to restore law and order, and can suspend civil rights if necessary
The Munchener Beobachter is renamed the Voelkischer Beobachter
Resigns from the Army, Groener earned the enmity of much of the military leadership, much of whom sought the retention of the monarchy
Appointed Member of German Workers Party
After hearing Feder speak Hitler joins the Deutsche Arbeiter Partei, NSDAP foreunner
After hearing Feder speak Hitler joins the Deutsche Arbeiter Partei, NSDAP foreunner
Appointed Member of German Workers Party
After leading a Volkswehr battery in Augsburg, Jodl is accepted into the postwar Reichswehr.
Hitler speaks for the 1st time in public & raises 300 Marks for the party funds
111 people attend a public NSDAP meeting at the Hofbraukeller
Royal Society and Royal Astronomical Society report eclipse results supporting Einstein's general relativity.
Death of Phillip Scheidemann
At Hitler's instigation more public meetings are held, increasing to about 400
Released by the French after the Armistice
The Treaty of Versailles prevents Germany from maintaining an official air force
Appointed Commander in the Reichswehr
The Freikorps were the brainchild of Major Kurt von Schleicher, the Freikorps were also called the "Black Reichswehr" (Black Army) for they were a secret army outside the bounds of the Versailles Treaty
1 of 4,000 officers who remain in the Reichswehr
Appointed Chancellor of Germany
Appointed Chief of Staff of the Iron Division in the Freikorps active in Latvia
A President can invoke article 48 to suspend civil rights & assume dictatorial power
Appointed Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief
Appointed Adjutant General of the new Reichswehr
The state will consist of the Reichstag, elected Parliament & Reichsrat. Germany is to be headed by a popularly elected President. Drafts the new German Constitution. A President can invoke article 48 to suspend civil rights & assume dictatorial power
Votes against the constitution of the Weimar Republic
Returns to the Foreign Office Service and became consul in Beirut
Helps overthrow the Bavarian Soviet Regime
Appointed Member of Deutsche Arbeiterpartei
Completes his theoretical work Der Nationale Sozialismus expressing the hope in his introduction that his book would play the same role for national socialism that Das Kapital did for Marxian socialism
Publication of "Demian"
Directs the silent film Die Frau mit den Orchideen.
Discovers discontinuities in the magnetization of ferrous metals
Supports the development of Bavarian Einwohnerwehr formations intended to provide armed local security against revolutionary unrest.
Envoy to Copenhagen
After the end of the war he forms the Freikorps Epp, a right-wing, paramilitary formation mostly made up of war veterans, of which future leader of the SA Ernst Roehm, was a member
Used to defeat the Bavarian Soviet Republic. The Freokorps received considerable support from Minister of Defence Gustav Noske, a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany, who used them to crush the German Revolution and the Marxist Spartacist League
After the founding of the Kommunistische Partei Deutschlands (KPD) Haase supports reunification of the USPD and majority SPD
After the founding of the Kommunistische Partei Deutschlands (KPD) Haase supports reunification of the USPD and majority SPD
An "Enlightenment Commando" appointed Informer Propagandist to infiltrate the German Workers Party
Becomes internationally famous after eclipse observations are widely reported as confirming general relativity.
Directs Madame Dubarry, released internationally as Passion.
Publication of "Manifest Zur Brechnung Der Zinsknechtschaft". Principle economic theorist of the Nazi Party
Appointed Minister of Finance
Appointed Minister of the interior by Scheidemann
Appointed President of the National Assembly
Completes his theoretical work Der Nationale Sozialismus expressing the hope in his introduction that his book would play the same role for national socialism that Das Kapital did for Marxian socialism
Gottfried Feder, Anton Drexler, Dietrich Eckart and Karl Harrer found the Deutsche Arbeiterpartei ("German workers party", DAP), later the Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei (NSDAP)
Gottfried Feder, Anton Drexler, Dietrich Eckart and Karl Harrer found the Deutsche Arbeiterpartei ("German workers party", DAP), later the Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei (NSDAP)
Gottfried Feder, Anton Drexler, Dietrich Eckart and Karl Harrer found the Deutsche Arbeiterpartei ("German workers party", DAP), later the Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei (NSDAP)
Helps found the German Workers Party, forerunner of the Nazi Party. Gottfried Feder, Anton Drexler, Dietrich Eckart and Karl Harrer found the Deutsche Arbeiterpartei ("German workers party", DAP), later the Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei (NSDAP)
Gives Hitler the task of infiltrating the German Workers Party
First visits the German Workers Party, the forerunner of the NSDAP
Appointed Party Leader of the German Socialist Party, controlled by the Thule Society
Appointed President of the National Assembly
The first Prime Minister, forms the "Weimar coalition" of SPD, Centre Party & DDP
Leads Freikorps & Potsdam gaurd attacks on the Vorwarts publishing House
Helps overthrow the Bavarian Soviet Regime
Appointed Minister of Defence
Armed attempts at establishing communism, known as the Spartacist uprising, by the Spartacist League and others in the streets of Berlin were put down by paramilitary Freikorps units consisting of volunteer soldiers
Appointed first Secretary to the President of the Weimar Republic
Develops his rascist theories & influences Adolf Hitler. Appointed Member of Thule Society
Appointed Party Leader of the German Socialist Party, controlled by the Thule Society
Opposes the Treaty of Versailles
Opposes the Treaty of Versailles.
Votes against the constitution of the Weimar Republic.
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