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The assissination of heir to the Austria Hungrarian throne which started the World war 1.
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After the assissination of the heir to the Austrian-Hungarian throne, Austria-Hungary declares war on Siberia
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Once the war started Russia joined Siberia's side whilst Germany join Austira-Hungary's side, thus the two declared war.
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Once Russia was declared war on by Germany, the French joined sides with Russia, so Germany also declared war on them.
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Once the Germans invade through Belgium, the British join the French and Belgium's side in an attempt the defeat them.
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Since these countries were allies, they declared war on the opposing allies to help protect eachother.
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This is when the U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, decides that the U.S. will not join the war.
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The first battle is exchanged by each of the opposing sides kick starting the World War 1.
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This is when the North Sea is announced a warzone, thus blockading the Germans from imports.
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When Germany declares a warzone surrounding the waters of Britian, causing the begininning of unrestricted submarine warfare.
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Soon to be president, Franklin D. Roosevelt, is nominated for Vice President.
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The Treaty of Sèvres was the peace treaty between the Ottoman Empire and Allies at the end of World War I.
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The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States.
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The first radio station in the world to broadcast a radio broadcast
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The American Professional Football League is formed with Jim Thorpe as its president.
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Quota putting a limit on the amount of immagrants.
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The first Miss America pageant is held in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It is won by Margaret Gorman for the title of the Golden Mermaid trophy.
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Popular magazine, Time Magazine, is published for the first time.
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Popular entertainment organization, Warner Brothers Pictures, is incorporated.
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The first sound on film motion picture is shown in the Rivoli Theatre in New York City by Lee de Forest.
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The Great Mississippi Flood occurs, affecting over 700,000.
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American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovers the planet Pluto at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona.
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The Star-Spangled Banner, by Francis Scott Key, is approved by President Hoover and Congress as the national anthem.
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt is inaugurated for the first time.
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The highest continuous paved road in the United States, the Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, is opened to traffic.
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Democratic challenger Franklin D. Roosevelt defeats incumbent President Hoover in the presidential election for his first of an unprecedented four terms.
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The 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is passed, ending prohibition.
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Hoover Dam is dedicated by President Roosevelt.
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The Appalachian Trail, extending two thousand miles from Mount Katahdin, Maine to Springer Mountain, Georgia is completed.
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The Naval Expansion Act passes.
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The Baseball Hall of Fame opens in Cooperstown, New York
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The Nazis invade Norway & Denmark
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British troops attempt to support Norway in their defense.
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Italy, whom was part of the Axis Powers, declares war on France and Britian
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Germans invade Paris, France in an attempt to takeover.
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President Truman creates the Central Intelligence Agency.
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President Truman sees fears of a Communist takeover or influence on the US government, so he institutes a program of loyalty oaths for federal employees.
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Jackie Robinson begins playing baseball, at first base, for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
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Soviets began to jam American voices by jamming their broadcasts.
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President Truman orders the withdrawl of US troops in Korea
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President Truman begins military conscripition
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In the United States, CBS-TV begins a 15-minute nightly newscast
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The United Nations General Assembly adopts a Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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George C. Marshall retires. Dean Acheson replaces him as secretary of state.
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United States Secretary of Defense James Forrestal is mentally ill and resigns.
