Illinois Monument Dedicated at Cheatham Hill, June 27, 1914

World War I: The Battle of Charleroi, a successful German attack across the River Sambre that pre-empted a French offensive in the same area. Date: August 21, 1914 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 21 📅 Events on this day in 1914 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1914U.S….

World War I: The First Battle of the Marne, which would halt the Imperial German Army's advance into France, begins. Date: September 6, 1914 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 6 📅 Events on this day in 1914 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1914Prince Wilhelm Leaves Albania Amid…

World War I: The Royal Navy defeats the German fleet in the Battle of Heligoland Bight. Date: August 28, 1914 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 28 📅 Events on this day in 1914 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1914German U-Boat Campaign Begins in North Sea, August 6,…

The Irish Home Rule Act becomes law, but is delayed until after World War I. Date: September 18, 1914 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 18 📅 Events on this day in 1914 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1914Schoenstatt Apostolic Movement Founded in Germany, October 18, 1914World War…

HMS Bulwark is destroyed by a large internal explosion with the loss of 741 men while at anchor near Sheerness. Date: November 26, 1914 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 26 📅 Events on this day in 1914 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1914Germany Declares War on France;…