1910 - 1919
A decade dominated by the first total war, World War I.
1910-1919 Timeline
A year-by year look at the second decade of the 20th century.
A year-by year look at the second decade of the 20th century.
1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic
In three waves, the Spanish flu spread quickly, killing an estimated 50 million to 100 million people around the world.
In three waves, the Spanish flu spread quickly, killing an estimated 50 million to 100 million people around the world.
Christmas Truce at the World War I Front
Something surprising occurred on the front for Christmas in 1914. In one of the truest acts of goodwill toward men, soldiers from both sides set aside their weapons and hatred and agreed to a Christmas truce.
Something surprising occurred on the front for Christmas in 1914. In one of the truest acts of goodwill toward men, soldiers from both sides set aside their weapons and hatred and agreed to a Christmas truce.
Mata Hari
Mata Hari was an exotic dancer and courtesan, killed by the French for espionage during WWI.
Mata Hari was an exotic dancer and courtesan, killed by the French for espionage during WWI.
The Mona Lisa Was Stolen!
It was unbelievable - someone stole the most famous painting in the world. Follow this two year long caper that shocked the world.
It was unbelievable - someone stole the most famous painting in the world. Follow this two year long caper that shocked the world.
Oreo Cookie First Introduced
Since Oreo cookies debuted in 1912, over 362 billion have been sold, making them the best-selling cookie in the United States.
Since Oreo cookies debuted in 1912, over 362 billion have been sold, making them the best-selling cookie in the United States.
Personal Income Tax Introduced in U.S.
After the ratification of the 16th Amendment to the Constitution in 1913, the U.S. federal government enacted its first, permanent personal income tax.
After the ratification of the 16th Amendment to the Constitution in 1913, the U.S. federal government enacted its first, permanent personal income tax.
Rasputin Murdered
Because Rasputin, a peasant who claimed powers of healing and prediction, had the ear of Russian Tsarina Aleksandra, many believed Rasputin was "the dark force" that was ruining Mother Russia. On the night of December 16-17, 1916, several members of the aristocracy attempted to murder the holy man. Though the plan was simple, the conspirators found that Rasputin would be very difficult to kill.
Because Rasputin, a peasant who claimed powers of healing and prediction, had the ear of Russian Tsarina Aleksandra, many believed Rasputin was "the dark force" that was ruining Mother Russia. On the night of December 16-17, 1916, several members of the aristocracy attempted to murder the holy man. Though the plan was simple, the conspirators found that Rasputin would be very difficult to kill.
Sinking of the Lusitania
On May 7, 1915, the British passenger ship, the Lusitania, was sunk by a German U-boat. The high death toll shocked the world and the loss of American citizens swayed public opinion in the United States in favor of joining World War I.
On May 7, 1915, the British passenger ship, the Lusitania, was sunk by a German U-boat. The high death toll shocked the world and the loss of American citizens swayed public opinion in the United States in favor of joining World War I.
Red Baron
Baron Manfred von Richthofen liked to fly in a blazing red airplane and shoot down plane after plane. With 80 credited victories, Baron Manfred von Richthofen, the Red Baron, defied the odds and became a legend in the air.
Baron Manfred von Richthofen liked to fly in a blazing red airplane and shoot down plane after plane. With 80 credited victories, Baron Manfred von Richthofen, the Red Baron, defied the odds and became a legend in the air.
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
The fire at the Triangle Waist Company factory in New York City on March 25, 1911 killed 146 workers. The large number of deaths exposed the dangerous conditions in high-rise factories and prompted the creation of new building, fire, and safety codes around the United States.
The fire at the Triangle Waist Company factory in New York City on March 25, 1911 killed 146 workers. The large number of deaths exposed the dangerous conditions in high-rise factories and prompted the creation of new building, fire, and safety codes around the United States.