Tuesday August 04, 1914: on this day
About August 4th, 1914, in brief:
- Historical events: German army shoots Belgian priests / burns down village of Battice
- Day of the week: August 4th, 1914 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Barack Obama, Meghan Markle
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Puppchen by Prince's Orchestra
- Popular movie: Aftermath directed by Elliot Lester
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Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 04, 1914?
- August 04, 1914: What happened on that day?
- August 04, 1914: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 04, 1914: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 04, 1914?
- How old is someone born on August 04, 1914?
- August 04, 1914: What famous people died on that day?
- August 04, 1914: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 04, 1914: Number 1 song on that day
- August 04, 1914: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 04, 1914?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 1914?
- Who was the Pope on August 04, 1914?
What day of the week was August 04, 1914?
August 04, 1914 was a Tuesday and it was the 216th day of the year 1914 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 04, 1914 can also be written as 8/4/1914 in the US and as 4/8/1914 in UK and Europe.
August 04, 1914: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 04, 1914:
- German army shoots belgian priests / burns down village of battice
- German fleet under admiral souchon fire on algerian coast
- King albert i becomes supreme commander of belgian army
- Lord kitchener becomes british minister of war
- Us declares neutrality in wwi
- World war i: germany invades belgium. in response, the united kingdom declares war on germany. the united states declare their neutrality.
- The german minelayer ''königin luise'' lays a minefield about off the thames estuary (lowestoft). she is intercepted and sunk by the british light-cruiser hms ''amphion''.
- Montenegro declares war on austria-hungary.
- German zeppelins drop bombs on liège, killing 9 civilians.
- World war i: in response to the german invasion of belgium, belgium and the british empire declare war on germany. the united states declares its neutrality.
August 04, 1914: What were the magazines covers that day?
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August 04, 1914: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 04, 1914: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 1914 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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August 04, 1914: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 04, 1914 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 1914 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on August 04, 1914 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:40 pm and setting at 04:11 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 07, 1914 while the next full moon would come on Aug 06, 1914.
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Famous people born on August 04, 1914:
- Mimi Ferrari
Italy actor.
- Rik Slabbinck
Flemish painter.
- Silvio Bagolini
Actor in italian films, who appeared in 137 films from 1936 to 1973.
- Anthony West
- Cornelio Gatti
- Olga Tőrös
- Giuseppe Coverlizza
- Adrien Rommel
- Penelope Dudley-Ward
- Neil Colville
Whose famous birthday is on August 4th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 4th:
- Barack Obama
American president elected in 2008.
- Meghan Markle
Meghan markle is a former american actress who became the duchess of sussex after marrying prince harry in 2018.
- Dylan Sprouse
Dylan sprouse is an american actor known for his role as zack martin on the disney channel series the suite life of zack & cody.
- Cole Sprouse
Cole sprouse is an american actor known for his role as jughead jones on the tv show riverdale.
- Billy Bob Thornton
Billy bob thornton is an american actor, filmmaker, and musician known for his roles in films such as sling blade and monster's ball.
- Dolores del Rio
Dolores del rio was a mexican actress known for her beauty and talent, and for being one of the first latin american actresses to achieve...
- Louis Armstrong
American jazz trumpeter.
- Daniel Dae Kim
Daniel dae kim is an american actor known for his roles in tv series such as lost and hawaii five-0.
- Marques Houston
Marques houston is an american actor and r&b singer, best known for his role as roger evans in the television show sister, sister and for...
- Kishore Kumar
Indian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).
How old is someone born on August 04, 1914?
Someone born on August 04, 1914 is:
109 years 10 months old,
or 1318 months and 1 day old,
or 5731 weeks and 1 day old,
or 40118 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 04, 1914?
There are 60 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 4th 2024.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1914?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 04, 1914.
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August 04, 1914: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 04, 1914:
- Jules Lemaître
French storyteller, critic, and dramatist.
- Hubertine Auclert
What famous deaths happened on August 4th?
Famous deaths on August 4th:
- Pearl White
Pearl white was an american silent film actress best known for her work in serial films, particularly in 'the perils of pauline'.
- Victor Mature
American actor.
- Melvyn Douglas
Melvyn Douglas was a talented actor known for his roles in film and television.
- Mary Miles Minter
Silent screen star dies of heart failure at the age of 82.
- Hanz Christian Andersen
Famous Danish author best known for his fairy tales like The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling.
- Elysian Kistler
Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.
- Zee Zeev Jabotinsky
Prominent Zionist leader and founder of the Revisionist Zionist movement.
- Frimy D'Orsay
French painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
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August 04, 1914: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 04, 1914:
- Ancient Egypt - Jubilation of the Heart of Re
- El Salvador - Transfiguration Bank Holiday
- Cook Islands - Constitution Day (celebrations begin on the last Friday in July and last up to 2 weeks.)
- Burkina Faso - Anniversary of the Revolution
- St. Luanus/Lugid
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests
- St. Dominic
August 04, 1914: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 04, 1914 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 3rd and August 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 04, 1914: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 1914 was Puppchen by Prince's Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.
August 04, 1914: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 04, 1914 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Prince's Orchestra - Puppchen
- John McCormack - Ave Maria
August 04, 1914: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 04, 1914 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Who was the US President on August 04, 1914?
On August 04, 1914 the US President was Woodrow Wilson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 1914?
On August 04, 1914 the UK Prime Minister was H. H. Asquith (Liberal).
Who was the Pope on August 04, 1914?
On August 04, 1914 the Pope was Pius X.
What is special about August 4th?
August 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 4th, such as:
- 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas: venezuela's president nicolas maduro survived an assassination attempt using drones while he was speaking at a military event held in caracas. eight people are hurt.
- 2017 - Danish royal consorts: denmark’s prince henrik has announced that he will not be buried alongside queen margrethe ii at roskilde cathedral, where danish royals are buried since 1559. henrik, a french-born 83-year old, is unhappy with his inequal status as prince consort. according to a spokeswoman for the royal house, margrethe, 77, accepted henrik's decision. margrethe had a specially-designed sarcophagus that was made for them.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: at most 40 government airstrikes hit rebel-held areas in aleppo city, and nearby towns. at least two people were killed by the strikes, which included one on an atareb camp for displaced persons, south-west aleppo. (the national) jan egeland, a un special envoy to syria says there were 44 attacks against hospitals, clinics, and health posts in syria during july alone.
What happened in 1914?
1914 was filled with very interesting events such as
- 1st scheduled airline flight, St. Petersburg-Tampa
- Opera Madeleine, premieres in New York City
- 1st Millrose Games (athletics) held
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What was the calendar for August 1914?
August 1914 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.