Jan 01politics
1921.
What happened in 1921?
The year 1921 saw major political changes and treaty negotiations that altered European borders. In March, the Kronstadt rebellion opposed Bolshevik control in Soviet Russia. Meanwhile, the Peace of Riga set new boundaries between Soviet Russia, Ukraine, and Poland. In December, the Anglo-Irish Treaty concluded the Irish War of Independence by granting Ireland dominion status within the British Empire. These agreements, along with the Treaty of Kars, helped settle post-World War I territorial conflicts in Europe and the Middle East.
Events
31
Births
27
Deaths
12
Era
1920s
Modern Era / World Wars
Chronology of 1921
Documented Historical Record
January
01.1921Jan 01general
Jan 01general
Jan 01sports
1921 South American Championship
1921 edition of the association fotoball South American Championship
Jan 01sports
Jan 01war
Jan 01war
Jan 01war
Jan 01politics
Jan 09war
February
02.1921March
03.1921Mar 17war
Red Army invasion of Georgia
1921 military campaign by the Red Army
Mar 18politics
Peace of Riga
peace treaty between Soviet Russia, Ukraine and Poland, signed on March 18, 1921 in Riga
Mar 19war
April
04.1921May
05.1921May 03culture
Partition of Ireland
the division of the island of Ireland into two distinct jurisdictions, Northern Ireland and Southern Ireland, on 3 May 1921; the latter became independent in 1922 and is now the Republic of Ireland, while the former still remains in the UK
June
06.1921Jun 01war
Tulsa Race Massacre
racially charged mass attack in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA in May-June 1921
Jun 01general
Jun 16war
July
07.1921Jul 10politics
August
08.1921October
10.1921Oct 13politics
Oct 20politics
Oct 20politics
Treaty of Ankara
Treaty between the Grand National Assembly of Turkey and France
Oct 24war
November
11.1921December
12.1921Dec 06war
Anglo-Irish Treaty
1921 agreement which ended the Irish War of Independence
Dec 13politics
End of 1921 Record · 31 events
Historical Significance
Context & Impact
The year 1921 saw major political changes and treaty negotiations that altered European borders. In March, the Kronstadt rebellion opposed Bolshevik control in Soviet Russia. Meanwhile, the Peace of Riga set new boundaries between Soviet Russia, Ukraine, and Poland. In December, the Anglo-Irish Treaty concluded the Irish War of Independence by granting Ireland dominion status within the British Empire. These agreements, along with the Treaty of Kars, helped settle post-World War I territorial conflicts in Europe and the Middle East.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What major events happened in 1921?
In 1921, key events included the Kronstadt rebellion in Soviet Russia, the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty which established the Irish Free State, and the tragic Tulsa Race Massacre in Oklahoma. The Peace of Riga between Poland and Soviet Russia, as well as the Treaty of Kars involving Turkey and Soviet republics, marked important diplomatic developments.
What was the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921?
The Anglo-Irish Treaty was signed on December 6, 1921, between British and Irish representatives. It established the Irish Free State as a self-governing dominion within the British Commonwealth, ending the Irish War of Independence but leading to the partition of Ireland and eventually sparking the Irish Civil War.
What was the Kronstadt rebellion in 1921?
The Kronstadt rebellion occurred in March 1921 when Soviet sailors and workers at the Kronstadt naval base near Petrograd rose up. They demanded political freedoms and economic reforms. Bolshevik forces led by Leon Trotsky violently suppressed the uprising, which marked a turning point in early Soviet history.
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