WWI

Assassination of ArchDuke

Jun 28, 1914

ArchDuke Franz Ferdinand and his wife were shot and killed in their car during a parade. This event would lead to Germany declaring war.

WWI

Period: Jun 28, 1914 to Jun 28, 1919

Germany declares war on Russia

Aug 1, 1914

British ocean liner Lusitania sunk by German U-Boat

May 7, 1915

The sinking of the http://youtu.be/8M9Ejh_6Tw8 enraged Americans and hastened the United States' entrance into World War I.