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Archduke Franz Ferdinand Murder
On 28 June 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife, Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg, were shot dead in Sarajevo. -
Germany Declares War on Russia
After Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, Russia and Germany declare war on each other. -
Germamy declares war on France
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United Kingdom Declares War on Germany
On August 4th 1914, Great Britain declared war on Germany. -
Woodrow Wilson Announces U.S. Will Remain Neutral.
On 19 August 1914 U.S. President Woodrow Wilson annouces the U.S. will remain neutral during WWI. -
The Battle of Tannenberg Begins
The Battle of Tannenberg was fought between Russia and Germany from August 26 to August 30 1914. -
First Battle of the Marne Begins.
On September 6, 1914 the first Battle of the Marne begins. -
The unofficial Christmas truce is declared.
On December 7, 1914, Pope Benedict XV suggested a temporary pause on the war for Christmas. -
Germany declares a "war zone" around Great Britain
On 4 February 1915, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany declared the seas around the British Isles a "war zone" effecting a submarine blockade where even trade ships were possible targets, making trade almost inpossible. -
The Battle of Gallipoli begins
On Apr 25, 1915 The Allies begin invasion of Gallipoli. -
Lusitania is sunk by German U-boat
Germany waged submarine warfare against the United Kingdom Lusitania sinks in 18 minutes. One resaon America joins WWI. -
The Battle of the Somme begins.
July 1, 1916, the first day of the Somme offensive, resulted in 57,470 British casualties. -
Zimmermann Telegram
On January 11, 1917 The message was sent from the German ambassador to Mexico. -
The United States declares war on Germany
On April 6, 1917, the United States declared war on Germany. -
Woodrow Wilson issues his Fourteen Points
On Januaury 8,1918 Woodrow Wilson issues Fourteen Pionts and created the basis for peace negotioations in the future. -
Red Baron Shot
On April 21, 1918 Red Baron is shot down. -
The Treaty of Versailles officially ends WWI
On 28 June 1919, The Treaty of Versailles was passed. One contribution to the rise of Hitler and WWII.
