Beginning of WWI

The Visit

Jun 28, 1914

Archduke Francis Ferdinand and Sopohia visit Bosnia

Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia

Jul 28, 1914

Russia mobilizes their army in support of Serbia

Jul 31, 1914

Germany declares war on Russia

Jul 31, 1914

Germany declares war on France

Aug 3, 1914

Germany declares war on Belgium

Aug 4, 1914

Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia

Aug 6, 1914

Treaty of Versailles signed

Jun 28, 1919

Although the armistice to end WWI was signed on Nov. 11, 1918 the actual peace agreement known as theTreaty of Versailles wasn't signed until 8 months later