All The Damn Crime

The Day the World Changed: The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand

John and Joel Season 2 Episode 55

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On June 28, 1914, a single gunshot in Sarajevo changed the course of history. Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated by a young nationalist, setting off a chain reaction that led to World War I. In this episode, we break down the plot, the failed attempts, and how one moment ignited a global conflict.