Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
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Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in Austria on 28 June 1914 while on a good will tour of his empire. The deed was carried out by a Bosnian terrorist named Gavrilo Princip. His wife Sophie was also killed. Princip was a member of the terrorist group, “The Black Hand.” After killing the Archduke and Duchess, Princip attempted to flee but by-standers caught him and pummeled him until authorities got to the scene.
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This is one of the last photos of the couple. It was taken mere hours before the assassination in 1914. Here Franz is shaking the hand of the mayor.