The destinies of Russia, the honour of her heroic Army, the happiness of the people, and the whole future of our beloved country demand that the war should be conducted at all costs to a victorious end. The next day the Grand Duke refused to accept the imperial authority, stating that he would accept it only if that … For more information, visit our FAQ page or Terms of Use. The disastrous outcome of the Russo-Japanese War led to the Russian Revolution of 1905, which the czar diffused only after signing a manifesto promising representative government and basic civil liberties in Russia. [4], Акт аб адрачэнні Мікалая ІІ ад прастола. The Emperor renounced the throne of the Russian Empire on behalf of himself and his son, Tsarevich Alexei Nikolaevich, in favor of his brother Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich. Angry with ...read more, On this day, Hitler’s forces invade and occupy Czechoslovakia–a nation sacrificed on the altar of the Munich Pact, which was a vain attempt to prevent Germany’s imperial aims. Nicholas abdicated power to his brother, Grand Duke Michael, however within one day he too had relinquished power to an elected representative assembly: / 16 March (N.S.) Jackson was essentially an orphan—all but one member of his family were killed during the Revolutionary War–who rose from humble beginnings ...read more, On March 15, 1972, The Godfather—a three-hour epic chronicling the lives of the Corleones, an Italian-American crime family led by the powerful Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando)—is released in theaters. Адмова ўспрыняць імператарскую ўладу Міхаіла. [1] The next day the Grand Duke refused to accept the imperial authority,[1] stating that he would accept it only if that was the consensus of democratic action by the Russian Constituent Assembly, which shall define the form of government for Russia. All Rights Reserved. ; Toplica Uprising – Serbian Chetniks occupied Lebane, Serbia as part of efforts to liberate the country from the Central Powers. Cold and lack of food create an environment that lead to trouble for those blamed for these problems. Abdication of Nicholas II (Russian: Отречение Николая II) was a manifesto of the Emperor of All Russia Nicholas II, signed in Pskov on 3 March (O.S.) Browse historical events, famous birthdays and notable deaths from Mar 2, 1917 or search by date, day or keyword. Nicholas abdicated power to his brother, Grand Duke Michael, however within one day he too had relinquished power to an elected representative assembly: “By the Grace of God, We, Nikolai II, Emperor of All the Russias, Tsar of Poland, Grand Duke of Finland, and so forth, to all our faithful subjects be it known: In the days of a great struggle against a foreign enemy who has been endeavouring for three years to enslave our country, it pleased God to send Russia a further painful trial.