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Jun 28, 1914

Assassination of Archduke

Serbian nationalist kills the Archduke of Austria-Hungary. This is the immediate cause of WWI.
Period: Sep 5, 1914 to Sep 12, 1914

First Battle of the Marne

This battle on the Western Front stopped the German Schlieffen Plan.
Apr 2, 1917

U.S. Entry in WWI
Period: Jul 1, 1918 to Nov 1, 1918

Battle of the Somme
Jun 28, 1919

Treaty of Versailles

The Treaty was signed officially ending WWI.