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What happened in December 1914

• December 2, 1914: Austro-Hungarian forces occupied Belgrade, Serbia, during the Serbian Campaign of World War I, marking a significant victory for the Central Powers.
• December 5, 1914: The Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, led by Ernest Shackleton, embarked on a daring attempt to make the first land crossing of Antarctica, pushing the boundaries of polar exploration.
• December 8, 1914: In the Battle of the Falkland Islands, a superior British Royal Navy squadron decisively defeated Imperial German Navy ships under Maximilian von Spee, marking a turning point in naval warfare during World War I.
• December 12, 1914: The New York Stock Exchange fully reopened after being closed since August 1 due to the outbreak of World War I, signaling a gradual return to normalcy in the financial markets.
• December 15, 1914: The Hōjō Coal Mine Disaster, a tragic gas explosion in Kyūshū, Japan, resulted in the deaths of 687 miners, making it the worst coal mine disaster in Japanese history.
• December 16, 1914: During World War I, Imperial German Navy battlecruisers bombarded British North Sea ports in the Raid on Scarborough, Hartlepool, and Whitby, causing significant civilian casualties.
• December 17, 1914: United States President Woodrow Wilson signed the Harrison Narcotics Tax Act, marking the beginning of the ongoing international War on Drugs, aimed at controlling the production, distribution, and consumption of certain substances.
• December 18, 1914: Egypt officially became a British protectorate, marking a significant shift in its political and administrative status during the British Empire's era of influence.
• December 19, 1914: In the Serbian Campaign of World War I, the Battle of Kolubara concluded with a decisive Serbian victory over Austria-Hungary, boosting Serbian morale and strengthening their position in the conflict.
• December 20, 1914: Tokyo Station officially opened in Japan, replacing Shinbashi Station as Tokyo's main terminal, symbolizing the modernization and expansion of the Japanese railway network.
• December 24, 1914: During World War I, an unofficial and temporary Christmas truce emerged between British and German soldiers on the Western Front, showcasing moments of humanity amidst the horrors of war.
• December 25, 1914: British aircraft launched from warships conducted the Cuxhaven Raid, targeting the German port of Cuxhaven with submarine support, although the attack resulted in minimal damage.