9th January 1919
Aftermath of War
Fighting in Berlin between Government party and Spartacists.
Martial law in Berlin; Spartacist movement spreads to Westphalia.
In response to Italy’s claims on former Austro-Hungarian lands due to the presence of Italian inhabitants, President Wilson jokes, “Sorry we cannot give you New York.”
Ship Losses:
Knut Jarl (Norway) The cargo ship collided with Impoco ( United Kingdom) and Munin ( Norway) in the River Seine at Rouen, France and was beached.
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