1914
World War I: German naval forces bombarded Papeete in French Polynesia and sank a French gunboat.
World War I: German naval forces bombarded Papeete in French Polynesia and sank a French gunboat.
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1914
World War I: The civilian authorities of Antwerp surrendered and allowed the German army to capture the city.
World War I: The civilian authorities of Antwerp surrendered and allowed the German army to capture the city.
1914
Off the coast of the Dutch island of Texel, a British naval squadron sank the German 7th Half Flotilla of torpedo…
Off the coast of the Dutch island of Texel, a British naval squadron sank the German 7th Half Flotilla of torpedo…
1914
First World War: Allied forces began engaging German troops at the First Battle of Ypres.
First World War: Allied forces began engaging German troops at the First Battle of Ypres.
1914
World War I: The Royal Navy dreadnought HMS Audacious was sunk by a mine, but its loss was kept secret for four years.
World War I: The Royal Navy dreadnought HMS Audacious was sunk by a mine, but its loss was kept secret for four years.
1914
World War I: The first contingent of the First Australian Imperial Force departed Albany, Western Australia.
World War I: The first contingent of the First Australian Imperial Force departed Albany, Western Australia.
1914
World War I: Off the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, the Australian light cruiser Sydney sank Emden, the last active German…
World War I: Off the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, the Australian light cruiser Sydney sank Emden, the last active German…
1914
Zaian War: Zaian Berber tribesmen routed French forces at the Battle of El Herri in Morocco.
Zaian War: Zaian Berber tribesmen routed French forces at the Battle of El Herri in Morocco.
1913
Princess Victoria Louise of Prussia married Prince Ernest Augustus of Hanover; the occasion was one of the last great so
Princess Victoria Louise of Prussia married Prince Ernest Augustus of Hanover; the occasion was one of the last great so
1913
In Detroit, autoworkers for car manufacturer Studebaker went on strike in the American auto industry's first major strik
In Detroit, autoworkers for car manufacturer Studebaker went on strike in the American auto industry's first major strik
1913
More than 50,000 Union and Confederate veterans gathered at the Gettysburg Battlefield, the largest combined reunion of
More than 50,000 Union and Confederate veterans gathered at the Gettysburg Battlefield, the largest combined reunion of
1913
Second Balkan War: The Serbian Army began the Siege of Vidin, which they abandoned six days later when an armistice…
Second Balkan War: The Serbian Army began the Siege of Vidin, which they abandoned six days later when an armistice…
1913
While on a campaign in Bulgaria, the Romanian Army suffered a cholera outbreak that led to around 1,600 deaths.
While on a campaign in Bulgaria, the Romanian Army suffered a cholera outbreak that led to around 1,600 deaths.
1913
The United Mine Workers of America begin a strike against the Rockefeller-owned Colorado Fuel & Iron Company, sparking…
The United Mine Workers of America begin a strike against the Rockefeller-owned Colorado Fuel & Iron Company, sparking…
1913
The United Mine Workers of America begin a strike against the Rockefeller-owned Colorado Fuel & Iron Company, sparking…
The United Mine Workers of America begin a strike against the Rockefeller-owned Colorado Fuel & Iron Company, sparking…
1913
The United Mine Workers of America began a strike against the Rockefeller-owned Colorado Fuel & Iron Company, sparking…
The United Mine Workers of America began a strike against the Rockefeller-owned Colorado Fuel & Iron Company, sparking…
1913
The United Mine Workers of America began a strike against the Rockefeller-owned Colorado Fuel & Iron Company, sparking…
The United Mine Workers of America began a strike against the Rockefeller-owned Colorado Fuel & Iron Company, sparking…
1912
The Albanian revolt ended when the Ottoman government agreed to meet most of the rebels' demands.
The Albanian revolt ended when the Ottoman government agreed to meet most of the rebels' demands.
1912
The keel of USS Nevada was laid down, beginning construction on the United States Navy's first "super-dreadnought".
The keel of USS Nevada was laid down, beginning construction on the United States Navy's first "super-dreadnought".
1911
Mexican Revolution: A force of Maderistas captured Torreón and proceeded to massacre 303 of the city's Chinese residents
Mexican Revolution: A force of Maderistas captured Torreón and proceeded to massacre 303 of the city's Chinese residents