Events of WWI By Deejay0008 Jun 28, 1914 Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophia Chotek von Chotvoka were both assassinated by a Serbian terrorist group called The Black Hand Aug 4, 1914 Germany Invades Belgium Germany invades the country of Beligum to outflank the French army Apr 25, 1915 ANZAC Forces Land at Galliopli Aug 6, 1915 Battle of Lone Pine Begins Aug 7, 1915 Battle of the Nek Begins Dec 20, 1915 Evacuation of Troops From Gallipoli Jul 1, 1916 The Battle of the Somme Begins Oct 28, 1916 First Consrciption Referendum in Australia Dec 20, 1917 Second Conscription Referendum in Australia Nov 11, 1918 The Armistice is Signed Ending the Fighting