January 18th, 1871
Wilhelm I of Germany is proclaimed the first German Emperor in the Hall of Mirrors of the Palace of Versailles towards the end of the Franco-Prussian War. The empire was known as The Second Reich to the Germans. event on January 18, 1871. Read about how to open files in Open File Database.
Events around January 18, 1871
| January 19th, 1871 | Event | Franco-Prussian War: Battle of St. Quentin is fought, resulting in a decisive Prussian victory. |
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