World War One in terms of its broader historical context.

Panama Canal Opens

Jan 7, 1914

The Panama Canal opens, and an old french crane boat called the "Alexandre La Valley" becomes the first boat to navigate the canal.

General Theory of Relativity

Nov 18, 1915

Albert Einstein publishes his theory of general relativity which is the most widely accepted theory on the force of gravity.

Easter Rising

Apr 24, 1916

The easter rising or 1916 rising as it is also known was an armed insurrection in Ireland during easter week 1916, which was held by republicans with the aim of ending british rule in Ireland.

Womens Voting Rights

Dec 28, 1918

Women over the age of thirty are given the right to vote in Britain.

Prohibition in the U.S.

Oct 28, 1919

Congress introduced the Volstead act which prohibited the sale and consumption of alcohol in the United States.

First Commercial Radio Broadcast

Nov 2, 1920

Radio Station KDKA becomes the first group to successfully broadcast a show on the radio

Anglo-Irish Treaty

Dec 6, 1921

The Anglo-Irish Treaty is signed which leads to the establishment of the Irish free state.

Tutankhamun

Feb 16, 1923

King Tutankhamun's Tomb is discovered and opened by Howard Carter who enters King Tutankhamun's burial chamber