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1914 112 years ago Selected Events November 9 5 sources

World War I: Off the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, the Australian light cruiser Sydney sank Emden, the last active German warship in the Indian Ocean, at the Battle of Cocos.

On November 9, in the year 1914, World War I: Off the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, the Australian light cruiser Sydney sank Emden, the last active German warship in the Indian Ocean, at the Battle of Cocos. This event is recorded as a Selected Events event in the history of November 9, a notable event in this corner of history.

World War I, or the First World War, also known as the Great War, was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Central Powers. One of the deadliest conflicts in history, World War I caused 15 to 22 million deaths, including those resulting from war crimes and genocides. The war also contributed to the spread of the Spanish flu pandemic. The conflict saw important developments in weaponry, including machine guns, artillery, aircraft, chemical weapons, and tanks.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on November 9, 1914 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Selected Events event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 5 Wikipedia articles.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 31 October 2026.

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