Britain declared its policy toward neutral shipping and began the naval mobilization that would shape the opening months of World War One at sea.

The cargo ship SS Ancon made the first official transit of the Panama Canal, completing a 51-mile passage that reshaped global trade and naval power.

The SS Ancon became the first ship to officially transit the newly completed Panama Canal, linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through 51 miles of locks and channels.

The SS Ancon became the first ship to make a full official transit through the newly completed Panama Canal, linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

The SS Ancon made the first official transit through the newly completed Panama Canal, linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans after a decade of construction.

The SS Ancon becomes the first ship to officially transit the newly completed Panama Canal, linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

Marcus Garvey establishes the Universal Negro Improvement Association in Kingston, Jamaica, launching a movement for Black pride and Pan-African unity.