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January 4, 1918
The Finnish Declaration of Independence is recognized by Russia, Sweden, Germany and France.
Finnish Declaration of Independence
The Finnish Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Parliament of Finland on December 6, 1917. It declared Finland to be independent from Russia, with reference to a bill simultaneously delivered to the Parliament to make Finland an independent republic instead.
January 4
January 4 is the fourth day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 361 days remain until the end of the year.