Anniversaries – First World War Centenary News Archive

June 28, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Centenary Anniversary: Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated

28th June 1914: The heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, is assassinated.

July 28, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Centenary Anniversary: Austro-Hungarian Empire declares war

28th July 1914: Austro-Hungarian Empire declares war on Serbia after the heir to the Austro-Hungarian crown, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, is assassinated.

August 1, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Centenary Anniversary: Germany declares war on Russia

The German Empire declares war on Russia after Russia mobilises its forces.

August 2, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Centenary Anniversary: German ultimatum to Belgium

Germany states, in anticipation of a French attack, that she must occupy Belgium.

August 4, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Centenary Anniversary: Germany violates Belgian neutrality; Britain declares war on behalf of the Empire

Germany invades Belgium, prompting Britain to declare war on Germany, on behalf of the British Empire.

August 16, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Centenary Anniversary: Germans capture Liège fortresses

After more than a week of resistance, the Belgians finally surrendered the last of their fortresses in Liège to Germany.

August 23, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Centenary Anniversary: Battle of Mons

The Battle of Mons was the first action seen by the British Expeditionary Force during the First World War.

August 26, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Centenary Anniversary: Battle of Tannenberg

26th August 1914: The Battle of Tannenberg, fought on the Eastern Front between the German Empire and the Russian Empire, ends in heavy losses for Russia.

September 5, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Centenary Anniversary: First Battle of the Marne

5th September 1914: The First Battle of the Marne sees the German advance towards Paris halted.

October 19, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Centenary Anniversary: First Battle of Ypres

19th October 1914: The First Battle of Ypres, fought in Belgium, saw heavy losses on both sides.