Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Britain Declares War on Germany, Anne Frank Captured, Pistorius at Olympics
On August 4th, 1914, Britain joined World War I because Germany invaded Belgium, a country Britain promised to protect.
This decision was a big deal and brought the British Empire into the fight.
Also on this day, in 1944, Anne Frank and her family were found and arrested by the Nazis in Amsterdam.
Then in 2012, Oscar Pistorius, a runner with no legs, competed in the Olympics, which was a historic moment.
Finally, a space probe called Phoenix was launched in 2007, which later found water on Mars.
Britain declared war on Germany on August 4, 1914, due to the invasion of Belgium.
Britain's entry into WWI was triggered by Germany's violation of Belgian neutrality under the 1839 Treaty of London.
Anne Frank and seven others were captured by German police in Amsterdam on this day in 1944.
In 2012, Oscar Pistorius became the first double amputee to compete in the Olympic Games.
The US space probe Phoenix was launched on this day in 2007.
- Who
- Britain, Germany, Anne Frank, and Oscar Pistorius.
- What
- Britain declared war on Germany, Anne Frank was captured, and Oscar Pistorius competed in the Olympics.
- When
- August 4, 1914, August 4, 1944, and in 2012.
- Where
- Europe and the Olympics in London.
- Why
- Britain entered WWI to protect Belgium from Germany.
- Event
- Britain entered World War I
- Date
- August 4, 1914
- Cause
- Germany's invasion of Belgium
- Event
- Anne Frank captured
- Date
- August 4, 1944
- Event
- Oscar Pistorius at Olympics
- Date
- 2012