Francis Ferdinand (1863-1914) was archduke of Austria and heir apparent to the Austro-Hungarian throne. His assassination in 1914 was the immediate cause of World War I.Born on Dec. 18, 1863, Francis ...
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On June 28, 1914, Archduke Francis Ferdinand, heir apparent to the Hapsburg throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was assassinated in Sarajevo, along with his wife, Sophie, and the declaration of Wor...
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Today is Saturday, April 28, the 118th day of 2007. There are 247 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On April 28, 1945, Italian dictator Benito Mussolini and his mistress, Clara Pet...
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Today is Thursday, June 28, the 179th day of 2007. There are 186 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife, Sophie, were ...
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Francis Ferdinand
Francis Ferdinand, Archduke
Today in history - April 28
