The Treaty of Versailles is signed, ending the state of war between Germany and the Allies of World War I.

The Treaty of Versailles was a peace treaty that brought World War I to an end. It was signed on June 28, 1919, exactly five years after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, which had directly led to the war. The treaty was signed at the Palace of Versailles in France.

Territorial Changes: Germany lost significant territories, including Alsace-Lorraine to France, and significant portions of its eastern territories to the newly formed countries of Poland and Czechoslovakia. The Saar Basin was placed under the administration of the League of Nations, and the city of Danzig (now Gda?sk, Poland) was declared a free city.

Military Restrictions: The treaty imposed severe restrictions on the German military. The German army was limited to 100,000 troops, conscription was banned, and the production of tanks, military aircraft, and submarines was prohibited. The Rhineland was to be demilitarized.

War Guilt Clause: Article 231 of the treaty, commonly known as the “War Guilt Clause,” placed full responsibility for the war on Germany and its allies. This clause was a basis for demanding reparations from Germany.

Reparations: Germany was required to pay reparations for the damage caused during the war. The exact amount was determined later but placed a heavy financial burden on the country.

League of Nations: The treaty established the League of Nations, an international organization aimed at maintaining peace and preventing future conflicts. Germany was initially excluded from the League but was later admitted in 1926.