Why The World Went To War in 1914
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Historical Events
- German fleet under Admiral Wilhelm Souchon fire on the Algerian coast
- US declares neutrality on the outbreak of WWI
- WWI: German army shoots Belgian priests and burns down village of Battice
- WWI: Germany declares war on Belgium; Britain declares war on Germany
- WWI: King Albert I becomes Supreme Commander of Belgian army after German declaration of war
Famous Deaths
- Jules Lemaître, French critic and dramatist, dies at 61
About August 4, 1914
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 8 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
