World War I Battle of Lorraine Begins, French Offensive Fails August 14, 1914

World War I: The German Empire declares war on the Russian Empire. Date: August 1, 1914 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 1 📅 Events on this day in 1914 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1914Curragh Incident: British Army Officers Threaten Resignation Over Ulster Volunteers, March 20, 1914Franck-Hertz…

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 Franck–Hertz experiment, a pillar of quantum mechanics, is presented to the German Physical Society. Date: April 24, 1914 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 24 📅 Events on this day in 1914 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1914RMS Empress of Ireland Sinks, 1,012 Lives Lost, May 29,…

The new, and then the largest, Cunard ocean liner RMS Aquitania, 45,647 tons, sets sails on her maiden voyage from Liverpool, England, to New York City. Date: May 30, 1914 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 30 📅 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 1914RMS Aquitania Maiden Voyage from Liverpool to…

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…