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World War I

World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...

Timeline of Events

1919

6.28.1919

The Treaty of Versailles is signed in Paris, formally ending World War I between Belgium, Britain, France, Italy, the United States and allies on the one side and Germany and Austria-Hungary on the other side.

7.19.1919

Following Peace Day celebrations marking the end of World War I, ex-servicemen riot and burn down Luton Town Hall.

1920

1.10.1920

The League of Nations holds its first meeting, and ratifies the Treaty of Versailles, therefore ending World War I.

8.10.1920

World War I: Ottoman sultan Mehmed VI's representatives sign the Treaty of Sèvres that divides up the Ottoman Empire between the Allies.

1921

1.28.1921

A symbolic Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is installed beneath the Arc de Triomphe in Paris to honor the unknown dead of World War I.

1923

1.11.1923

Occupation of the Ruhr: Troops from France and Belgium occupy the Ruhr area to force Germany to make its World War I reparation payments.

7.24.1923

The Treaty of Lausanne, settling the boundaries of modern Turkey, is signed in Switzerland by Greece, Bulgaria and other countries that fought in World War I.

10.6.1923

The great powers of World War I withdraw from Istanbul

1925

12.1.1925

World War I aftermath: The final Locarno Treaty is signed in London, establishing post-war territorial settlements.

1932

5.29.1932

World War I Veterans begin to assemble in Washington, DC in the Bonus Army to request cash bonuses promised to them to be paid in 1945.

6.17.1932

Bonus Army: around a thousand World War I veterans amass at the United States Capitol as the U.S. Senate considers a bill that would give them certain benefits.

7.20.1932

In Washington, D.C., police fire tear gas on World War I veterans part of the Bonus Expeditionary Force who attempt to march to the White House.

7.29.1932

Great Depression: in Washington, D.C., troops disperse the last of the "Bonus Army" of World War I veterans.

1943

12.2.1943

A Luftwaffe bombing raid on the harbour of Bari, Italy, sinks numerous cargo and transport ships, including an American Liberty ship, the John Harvey, with a stockpile of World War I-era mustard gas.

1994

8.23.1994

Eugene Bullard, The only black pilot in World War I, is posthumously commissioned as Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force.

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