WWI- Events- Milo Norlin By milonorlin Period: Jan 1, 1914 to Dec 31, 1918 WWI Jun 28, 1914 Archduke Ferdinand Assasinated Aug 1, 1914 Germany mobilizes armed forces. Feb 4, 1915 Unrestricted subramine targeting. May 7, 1915 U-Boat sinks the Lusitania Nov 18, 1916 Battle of Somme ends in 1 million casualties Dec 18, 1916 Battle of Verdun ends in a draw May 18, 1917 America enters the war. Dec 3, 1917 Russia signs armistice with Germany. Aug 8, 1918 Allied forces stop german advances. Nov 11, 1918 War ends.