π Finland's Independence Day (1917)
Where: Helsinki Cathedral, Finland
Read about Helsinki Cathedral β π See it on the 3D globe
π On This Day: December 6
December 6, 1917: Finland's Independence Day. On this day in 1917, Finland declared its independence. In the evening, many Finns place two candles in their windows, often in blue and white. In the capital Helsinki, students march with torches to Senate Square in front of the cathedral.
β¨ More events on this day
- 1884 ποΈ Builders set the capstone on the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., completing the tall stone obelisk honouring the first US president. Washington Monument β
- 1897 π‘ London became the first city in the world to have licensed taxicabs. The first ones were battery-powered electric cars nicknamed 'hummingbirds' for their buzzing sound.
- 1912 π§ Archaeologists in Amarna, Egypt, uncovered the painted bust of Queen Nefertiti. More than 3,300 years old, it is one of the most famous artworks from ancient Egypt.
π§ Question of the day
How many candles do Finns put in their windows on this day?
- One hundred
- Seven
- Two
Show the answer
Answer: Two
Questions
What happened on December 6?
December 6, 1917: Finland's Independence Day. It happened in Helsinki Cathedral, Finland.
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