1914CE
War
World War I Begins
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia, exactly one month after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. This declaration triggered a network of military alliances, igniting the First World War.
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia, exactly one month after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. This declaration triggered a network of military alliances, igniting the First World War.
First Lady of the United States from 1961 to 1963 as the wife of President John F. Kennedy. Known for her elegance and cultural sophistication, she later worked as a book editor and became an enduring icon of American style and grace.
A B-25 Mitchell bomber crashes into the Empire State Building in New York City in thick fog. The crash killed 14 people and caused significant structural damage, though the building remained standing.