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What happened in October 1918

• October 1, 1918: The Desert Mounted Corps, a British military formation, captures Damascus, a strategically important city in Syria, from the Ottoman Empire during World War I. This victory marked a significant advance for the British forces in the Middle Eastern theater of the war.
• October 2, 1918: The Charge at Khan Ayash, a cavalry charge carried out by the 3rd Light Horse Brigade of the Australian Imperial Force, begins north of Damascus. The charge was part of the broader Allied offensive in the Middle East during World War I and aimed to disrupt Ottoman supply lines and communications.
• October 3, 1918: Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany appoints Max von Baden as the new Chancellor of Germany. This appointment was made in an attempt to appease the growing unrest and calls for peace within Germany as the war continued to take a heavy toll on the country.
• October 4, 1918: Wilhelm II of Germany forms a new, liberal government led by Prince Max von Baden. The purpose of this government was to negotiate a peace settlement with the Allied Powers and end World War I. The formation of this government signaled Germany's willingness to seek an end to the war.
• October 7, 1918: The Regency Council of Poland declares Polish independence from the German Empire and demands the cession of the Polish provinces of Poznań, Upper Silesia, and Polish Pomerania from Germany. This declaration marked a significant step in the restoration of Polish sovereignty after over a century of partitions among neighboring empires.
• October 8, 1918: The Second Battle of Cambrai begins. British and Canadian troops launch an offensive against the German forces and successfully capture the city of Cambrai. This victory marked a significant breakthrough in the British offensive on the Western Front during World War I.
• October 9, 1918: Landgrave Prince Frederick Charles of Hesse is elected as the King of Finland. This election was part of Finland's efforts to establish an independent monarchy after gaining independence from Russia earlier in 1918.
• October 11, 1918: The San Fermín earthquake, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake, strikes Puerto Rico, causing significant damage and loss of life. The earthquake also triggered a destructive tsunami, contributing to the overall impact of the disaster.
• October 12, 1918: The Cloquet Fire, a devastating wildfire, destroys the city of Cloquet, Minnesota, and surrounding areas, resulting in the deaths of 453 people. The fire caused widespread destruction and had a lasting impact on the region.
• October 16, 1918: Emperor Karl IV of Austria publishes the Völkermanifest manifesto, declaring the federalization of the Cisleithanian part of the empire based on national councils. This manifesto was an attempt to address the growing nationalist sentiments within the empire and prevent its disintegration.
• October 18, 1918: The Washington Declaration proclaims the independent Czechoslovak Republic. This declaration, issued by the Czechoslovak National Council in Washington, D.C., marked a significant step in the establishment of Czechoslovakia as an independent state following the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
• October 21, 1918: German representatives of the Reichsrat in Austria-Hungary form the Provisional National Assembly for German-Austria. This assembly was established to represent the interests of the German-speaking population of Austria and played a role in the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
• October 24, 1918: The Battle of Vittorio Veneto, the final major battle of World War I on the Italian Front, begins. This battle resulted in a decisive victory for the Italian forces and marked the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian army, leading to the end of the war on the Italian Front.
• October 25, 1918: Aleppo, a strategically important city in Syria, is captured by Prince Feisal's Sheifial Forces, marking a significant advance for the Arab forces in the Middle Eastern theater of World War I.
• October 26, 1918: The Charge at Haritan, the last major cavalry engagement of World War I, takes place. Units of the Desert Mounted Corps engage in a fierce battle with Ottoman forces, marking the end of large-scale cavalry operations in the war.
• October 28, 1918: Czechoslovakia declares its independence from Austria-Hungary, marking a significant step in the formation of the independent Czechoslovak state.
• October 29, 1918: The Wilhelmshaven mutiny of the German High Seas Fleet breaks out. This mutiny, sparked by the order to prepare for a final naval battle against the British Royal Navy, was a sign of the deteriorating morale and war-weariness within the German navy.
• October 30, 1918: The Martin Declaration is published, including Slovakia in the formation of the Czecho-Slovak state. This declaration aimed to address the Slovak national aspirations and ensure their inclusion in the newly established Czechoslovak state.
• October 31, 1918: The Hungarian government terminates the personal union with Austria, officially dissolving the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This action marked the end of the dual monarchy and the emergence of independent states in its place.