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Archaduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife are assassinated by serbian terrorist at their parade.
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Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia
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U.S. President Woodrow Wilson announces the U.S. will remain neutral during war.
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The Battle of Galipolli begins
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Tsar Nicholas II takes personal control over Russia's armies
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The Battle of Verdun begins. The Battle Of Verdun was the longest battle of World War 1 and one of the bloodiest.
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Russian Tsar Nicholas II abdicates (resigns)
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The U.S.declares war on Germany!
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The Bolsheviks successfully overthrow the Russian government.
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Russia signs the Treaty of Brest Litovsk, which is a peace treaty between Russia and the Central Powers.
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Germany signs the armistice at Compiegne, France. Fighting ends at 11 a.m. on November 11th.
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The Treaty Of Versailles officially ends World War 1!