Emperor Franz Josef of Austria-Hungary, dies. Succeeded by Charles I. 23. German warships bombard English coast. Roumanian government is transferred to Jassy. First airplane raid on London, by a German seaplane.
Allied troops enter Athens to insist upon surrender of Greek arms and munitions.
Bucharest, capital of Roumania, captured by Austro-Germans. David Lloyd George succeeds Asquith as Prime Minister. Germans issue peace note suggesting compromise peace 15. French complete recapture of ground taken by Germans in Verdun battle. US Army Balloon School established at Fort Omaha, Nebraska.