The Most Important Dates of ISIS By Xyloto Jun 6, 2004 Al Queda is established in Iraq Oct 12, 2013 ISIS is Created Aug 21, 2014 U.S. Journalist James Foley is beheaded Jan 8, 2015 ISIS demands $200 million dollars from China exchanged for Chinese hostages Feb 6, 2015 ISIS beheads 21 Egyptian Christians