Girl Guide Movement founded
Americas
Development of plastics in USA
Mexican revolution begins
Africa
Foundation of Union of South Africa
East Asia and the Pacific
Japan annexes Korea
Italo-Turkish war in Libya - Italy conquers Libya
East Asia and the Pacific
Chinese revolution
Start of Balkan war
Suffragettes become more militant in Britain
Sinking
of the Titanic
Africa
ANC established in South Africa
Gallipoli - 5000 Turks killed
Start of First World War
Americas
Panama Canal opens
US intervenes in Mexico
Canada joins First World War
Africa
Britain claims a protectorate over Egypt
East Asia and Pacific
German concessions in China and Pacific
colonies are taken over by Japan, Australia and New Zealand
Gallipoli campaign
East Asia and the Pacific
Japan imposes "21 demands" on China for
exploitation
Somme offensive
South Asia and Middle East
Start of Arab revolts against Turkish
rule
Russian revolution
First use of massed tanks (Cambrai)
Women over 30 given vote in UK
Americas
US enters First World War
New constitution in Mexico
US troops occupy Cuba again
South Asia and Middle East
Balfour Declaration promises Jews a national
home in Palestine
End of First World War
German revolution
Austro-Hungarian Empire collapses
Africa
First Pan-African Congress
South Asia and Middle East
Islamic riots in Calcutta
Paris treaties redraw map of Europe
First woman Member of Parliament
Americas(& Europe!)
First transatlantic flight
Africa
Revolt in Egypt against British protectorate
South Asia and Middle East
Amritsar massacre
East Asia and the Pacific
"May 4th" movement launched by Chinese
students
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