History of World War 1 - no details, just events By Foxella1 Jul 19, 1870 Start of Franco-Prussian War Period: Jul 19, 1870 to Aug 3, 1914 world war 1 from the start of the Franco-Prussian War to when Germany declres war on France. Jan 1, 1871 Otto Von Bismark is named Chancellor of Germany Jan 18, 1871 Creation of German Nation Jun 18, 1873 The Three Emperor's League is signed Apr 20, 1882 Triple Alliance is signed Apr 18, 1887 Reinsurance Treaty is signed Jun 15, 1888 Kaiser Wilhelm II becomes Kaiser of Germany Mar 20, 1890 Otto Von Bismarck is fired from his position as Chancellor of Germany Apr 8, 1904 Entente Cordiale is signed Oct 6, 1908 Austria-Hungary annexes Bosnia territory Apr 4, 1914 Britain declares war on Germany for crossing borders Jun 28, 1914 The Black Hand assasinates Archduke Francis Ferdinand Jul 23, 1914 Austria-Hungary issues ultimatum to Serbia Jul 28, 1914 Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia Jul 31, 1914 Germany issues an ultimatum to Russia Aug 1, 1914 Germany declares war on Russia Aug 3, 1914 Germany declares war on France Aug 3, 1914 Germany declares war on France