What Happened in 1914
24 historical events, 16 notable births, and 2 notable deaths in 1914.
Major Events
January 1914
1914 — year
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea — 1974 international treaty for maritime safety
Siege of Antwerp — 1914 engagement between the German and the Belgian armies during World War I
hyperinflation in the Weimar Republic — occurrence of hyperinflation in early 20th century Germany
Battle of Łódź — 1914 World War One battle
1914 in film — overview of the events of 1914 in film
June 1914
Central Powers — military coalition in World War I
assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand — 1914 murder in Sarajevo, Austria-Hungary
December 1914
Christmas truce — unofficial cease fire in Western Front during World War l
Battle of the Falkland Islands — 1914 naval battle of World War I
October 1914
Caucasus campaign — 1914 armed conflicts between the Russian and Ottoman Empires during WWI
Middle Eastern Theater of World War I — scene of action between 29 October 1914 and 30 October 1918
Race to the Sea — 1914 campaign early in the First World War on the Western Front
First Battle of the Aisne — 1914 battle on the Western Front of World War I
July 1914
July Crisis — 1914 events leading to World War I
November 1914
Battle of Coronel — naval battle of 1 November 1914 off the coast of central Chile in World War I
September 1914
Battle of the Frontiers — 1914 series of battles; part of the Western Front of World War I
Siege of Przemyśl — 1914, 2nd siege
Maritz Rebellion — conflict
August 1914
Battle of Stallupönen — 1914 battle
Battle of Gumbinnen — 1914 battle
Battle of Mons — 1914 battle during World War I
Battle of Heligoland Bight — 1914 first naval battle of World War I
April 1914
Ludlow Massacre — attack by Colorado National Guard and mine camp guards on striking coal miners