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Assasination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand

Jun 28, 1914

Franz Ferdinand (18 December 1863 – 28 June 1914) was an Archduke of Austria-Este, Austro-Hungarian and Royal Prince of Hungary and of Bohemia, and from 1889 until his death, heir presumptive to the Austro-Hungarian throne.[1] His assassination in Sarajevo precipitated Austria-Hungary's declaration of war against Serbia. This caused the Central Powers (including Germany and Austria-Hungary) and the Allies of World War I (countries allied with Serbia) to declare war on each other, starting World

Austria-Hungary seeks German support.

Jul 5, 1914

Austria-Hungary seeks German support for a war against Serbia.

Austria-Hungry sends an ultimatum to Serbis.

Jul 23, 1914

Austria-Hungary sends an ultimatum to Serbia. The Serbian response is seen as unsatisfactory.

Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia.

Jul 28, 1914

Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia and Russia mobilizes

Germany warns Russia to stop mobilizing.

Jul 31, 1914

Russia says that mobilization is against Austria-Hungary not Germany after Germany warns them to stop

Germany declares war on Russia.

Aug 1, 1914

germany declares war on Russia.

Italy declares it neutrality.

Aug 1, 1914

Italy declares its neutrality.

Germany invades Luxemborg.

Aug 2, 1914

germany invades Luxemborg.

First Zeppelin raid on Great Britain.

Jan 19, 1915

First Zeppelin raid on Great Britain.

World War 1 ends

Nov 11, 1918

It ended with the treaty of Versailles.