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Archduke Franz Ferdinand murdered, setting off the beginning of World War 1.
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The Austro-Hungary alliance declares war of Serbia after the murder of their Archduke.
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Germans invade Belgium and initiate the fighting.
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Austria-Hungary invades Russia, beginning the war on the Eastern Front.
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United States declares war on Germany.
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American troops began landing in France.
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Russia signed an armistice with Germany, ceasing the fight on the Eastern Front.
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Germany launches first of the final three offensives on the Western Front.
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Allies began their final offensive on the Western Front.
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Germany signs an armistice, ending World War 1.
