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(EU) Funeral of King Edward VII of England
In honor of King Edward VII of England, many diplomats and royal family gathered together, 4 years before World War I. -
(US) President Woodrow Wilson Inaugurated
President Woodrow Wilson, who would serve as commander in chief during World War I, officially becomes president for the first of two terms. -
(EU) Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand Shot in Sarajevo
On this day, the Arch Duke of Austria-Hungary was shot by Gavrilo Princip. This event is often considered the spark of World War I, which would grow because of entangling alliances. -
(EU) Germany Attacks/ Declares War on France
Germany declares war against France and invades Belgium. One day later, Germany rejects Great Britain's ultimatum, resulting in more conflict between the countries. -
(EU) Great Britain Declares War on Germany
One day after Germany declares war on France, Great Britain declares war on Germany, after they reject their ultimatum. -
(EU) First Batlle of Marne
The French Army and the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) battle against Germany, who had invaded Belgium, not far from Paris. -
(US/EU) Christmas Truce of 1914
All countries had agreed on a truce during Christmas Day. However, these were not ceasefires. -
(US/EU) Sinking of the Lusitania
Germany shoots and sinks the RMS Lusitania, which had many European and American passengers on it, as well as supplies. -
(EU) Edith Cavell's Death
Edith Cavell was a British nurse that aided about 200 soldiers and helped them escape from German armies. She was the first matron of the Berkendael Medical Institute in Brussels and was later arrested and executed by the Germans. Her death appeared on newspapers and was news worldwide. -
(US) United States Chases Pancho Villa
Woodrow Wilson sends troops to go after bandit Pancho Villa, who killed 16 Americans, later crossing the U.S. border into Texas and killing 17 more. Wilson appoints General John J. to chase Pancho Villa, but fails. -
(EU) Battle of the Somme
British and French armies join and go against in battle (during World War I) with the German Empire, taking place around the River of Somme in France. -
(US) Election of 1916
Woodrow Wilson vs. Charles Hughes; Wilson wins with a very close race. The country was equally optioned on whether to go to war or to stay neutral. -
(EU) Zimmerman Telegraph
Germany secretary of state, Author Zimmerman, sends a telegraph to Mexico's Geman Ambassador to ally with Mexico. Germany wanted for Mexico to attack and weaken the United States. -
(US) Woodrow Wilson asks Congress for a Declaration of War
Woodrow Wilson states that "The world must be made safe for democracy". As time passes by, the U.S. is drawn into war combat, which was caused by many factors, one of them being unrestricted submarine warfare. -
(US) United States Declares War on Germany
Everywhere, from gossip to newspapers, it is announced that war has been declared; America against Germany! -
(EU) Armistice of 11/11/1918
During this Armistice, all fighting on land, sea, and air was put to an end in World War I between Germany and the Central Powers, starting at 11:00 AM on November 11, 1918.
