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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Archduke Franz Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated -
World War I Begins
Hungary declares war on Serbia. -
Invasion in Togoland
French and British troops invade Togoland -
Introduction of Chlorine Gas
Germans use chlorine gas for the first time. -
Lusitania sinks
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Battle of Somme begins
The British Army had 57,470 casualties and 19,240 people died. -
Hundred Day's Offense
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Bulgaria signs armistice
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Armistice signed with Germany
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World War I ends
A ceasefire was in effect at 11:00 A.M.