The Great War Timeline

Chinese Nationalists Oust the Last Qing Emperor, Puyi

Mar 15, 1911

Nationalists in China ousted the last Qing emperor, Puyi, in 1911.

World War 1 Begins as Austria Declares War on Serbia

Mar 15, 1914

In 1914, after a Serbian killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Austria declared war on Serbia.

US Enters the War

Mar 15, 1917

The United States was pushed into entering World War 1 in 1917.

An Armistice is Signed as the Allies Defeat the Central Powers

Mar 15, 1918

In 1918, after the Allies defeated the Central Powers in World War 1, an armistice was signed.

Gandhi Leads an Indian Camapaign of Civil Disobedience

Mar 15, 1920

Outraged at the way that Britain was taking advantage of India, Ghandi lead a campaign of civil disobedience in 1920.

Mustafa Kemal Transforms Turkey into a Republic

Mar 15, 1923

Mustafa Kemal - often referred to as "Ataturk" or "father of the Turks" - transformed Turkey into a republic in 1923.

Mao Zedong Heads the Long March

Mar 15, 1934

Mao Zedong, who would later become a Chinese dictator, lead the Long March in 1934.