Lights Go Out To Mark World War One Centenary

YORK, ENGLAND - AUGUST 4: Ken Smith, a former member of the Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry, looks at the 100th anniversary candle during a sunset ceremony to mark 100 years since Great Britain entered World War One held at the Railway Cenotaph on August 4, 2014 in York, England. Monday 4th August marks the 100th anniversary of Great Britain declaring war on Germany. In 1914 British Prime Minister Herbert Asquith announced at 11 pm that Britain was to enter the war after Germany had violated Belgium neutrality. The First World War or the Great War lasted until 11 November 1918 and is recognised as one of the deadliest historical conflicts with millions of causalities. A series of events commemorating the 100th anniversary are taking place throughout the day. (Photo by Anna Gowthorpe/Getty Images).