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Archduke Francis Ferdinand Assassinated
On this day, Archduke Francis Ferdinand was attempted to be killed twice, the first time was a failure, but the second time was success. Archduke Francis Ferdinand was on route to see a wounded officer from the bombing earlier that day, they made a wrong turn, running into Gavrilo Princip, who open fired on the car, killing all occupants. -
Germany Declares War on Russia
This occurred two days before Germany declared war on France. This happened four days after Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. -
Germany Declares War on France
Germany declares war on France only two days after declaring war on Russia. The assassination of Archduke France Ferdinand led to the conflict that erupted into this larger scale war. -
Germany invades Belgium
Belgium Government refused Germanys passage request, so Germany invaded. Germany won the battle. -
Austria Hungary Declares war on Serbia
They declare war on Serbia because of the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand. This event effectively began the first world war. -
German UBoat Sinks The Lusitainia
The Germans thought the Lusitainia was transporting munitions. Over one thousand perished, including over one hundred and twenty Americans. -
Germany Resumes Its Policy of Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
Germany resumed its policy that stated any ship was at risk of being attacked by submarines. The incident prompted President Wilson to send a strongly worded message to the German government. -
The Zimmerman Note is Discovered
A message from the German foreign secratary was intercepted and deciphered by British intelligence, the message was intended for Mexico and was asking for an alliance to Germany in case of the US declaring war on Germany. Some of those in the US that were pro neutral claimed that the message was fake, the message was proved to be true, then the US citizens turned all for war. -
America Enters The War
America wanted to remain neutral, however Germany was sinking US merchant ships left and right. The US made a significant difference in the war. -
Russian Monarchy is Overthrown
Forces led by Vladimir Ilyich Lenin overthrew the government of Alexander Kerensky. Over the following months after the government was overthrown, Russia's economy, agriculture, and industry were being nationalized.
