On October 6, 1908, the Dual Monarchy of Austria-Hungary announces its annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, dual provinces in the Balkan region of Europe formerly under the control of the Ottoman Empire. read more
In the treaty that re instituted that arrangement, a clause was inserted and agreed to, that allowed Austria Hungary to annex Bosnia at a time of its own choosing. However, when Alexander III died, his son, Nicholas II, again reneged on this pledge. read more