The 1918 United Kingdom general election occurs, the first where women were permitted to vote. In Ireland the Irish republican political party Sinn Féin wins a landslide victory with nearly 47% of the popular vote.

1918 United Kingdom general election

The 1918 United Kingdom general election was called immediately after the Armistice with Germany which ended the First World War, and was held on Saturday, 14 December 1918. The governing coalition, under Prime Minister David Lloyd George, sent letters of endorsement to…

Sinn Féin

Irish political party

Sinn Féin is an Irish republican and democratic socialist political party active in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

December 14

Day of the year

December 14 is the 348th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 17 days remain until the end of the year.