LatviaVēsture un kultūra 162 · Latvian history and culture
What happened in Riga on 13 January 1905?
In the exam (Latvian)
Kas notika Rīgā 1905. gada 13. janvārī?
- aThe first permanent Latvian theatre was opened in Riga.Rīgā tika atklāts pirmais pastāvīgais latviešu teātris.
- bThe People's Council declared the independence of Latvia.Tautas padome pasludināja Latvijas neatkarību.
- cSoldiers fired on a workers' demonstration by the Daugava.Karavīri apšāva strādnieku demonstrāciju pie Daugavas.Correct answer
Why?
On 13 January 1905, soldiers fired on a peaceful demonstration by the Daugava, and many people died. The independence of Latvia was declared in 1918.
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