France and British Empire Declare War on Ottoman Empire, November 5, 1914

World War I: Battle of Étreux: A British rearguard action by the Royal Munster Fusiliers during the Great Retreat. Date: August 27, 1914 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 27 📅 Events on this day in 1914 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1914France and British Empire Declare War…

World War I: In response to the German invasion of Belgium, Belgium and the British Empire declare war on Germany. The United States declares its neutrality. Date: August 4, 1914 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 4 📅 Events on this day in 1914 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…

World War I: The Battle of Halen a.k.a. Battle of the Silver Helmets a clash between large Belgian and German cavalry formations at Halen, Belgium. Date: August 12, 1914 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 12 📅 Events on this day in 1914 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…

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 → 📅 Other events on January 5 📅 Events on this day in 1914 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1914Battle of Cer: First Allied Victory in…

Mexican Revolution: Pancho Villa takes Zacatecas from Victoriano Huerta. Date: June 23, 1914 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 23 📅 Events on this day in 1914 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1914Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assassinated in Sarajevo, Sparking World War I – June 28, 1914Irish Home Rule…

World War I: Beginning of the Battle of Cer, the first Allied victory of World War I. Date: August 15, 1914 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 15 📅 Events on this day in 1914 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1914German Army Destroys Leuven Catholic University Library, August…