Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assassinated in Sarajevo, Sparking World War I – June 28, 1914
Date: June 28, 1914
Date: June 28, 1914
The House of Commons of the United Kingdom passes the Home Rule Bill for devolution in Ireland. Date: May 25, 1914 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 25 π Events on this day in 1914 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1914Protocol of Corfu Grants Northern Epirus Autonomy Under…
The Protocol of Corfu is signed, recognising full autonomy to Northern Epirus under nominal Albanian sovereignty. Date: May 17, 1914 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 17 π Events on this day in 1914 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1914Ludlow Massacre Kills 19 Strikers in Colorado Coalfield War…
The Karluk, flagship of the Canadian Arctic Expedition, sinks after being crushed by ice. Date: January 11, 1914 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 11 π Events on this day in 1914 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1914ASCAP Founded in New York City to Protect Musical Copyrights February…
The Ford Motor Company announces an eight-hour workday and minimum daily wage of $5 in salary plus bonuses. Date: January 5, 1914 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 5 π Events on this day in 1914 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1914UK House of Commons Passes Ireland Home…
World War I: The guns of Point Nepean fort at Port Phillip Heads in Victoria (Australia) fire across the bows of the Norddeutscher Lloyd steamer SSΒ Pfalz which is attempting to leave the Port of Melbourne in ignorance of the declaration of war and she is detained; this is said to be the first Allied shot…
The Illinois Monument is dedicated at Cheatham Hill in what is now the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. Date: June 27, 1914 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 27 π Events on this day in 1914 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1914Belgium and Britain Declare War on Germany;…