- Germany declares war on Belgium, and her troops, under General von Emmich, attack Liege. Belgian defence conducted by General Leman.
- German Reichstag authorises an extraordinary expenditure of £ 265,000,000.
- Great Britain declares war on Germany.
- British Army mobilisation begins, and Reserves and Territorials are called up.
- Mr. Asquith's speech in the Commons.
- Australia offers to send 20,000 men.
- Admiral Sir John Jellicoe appointed to supreme Command of the Home Fleets. .
- The British Government takes control of the railways.
