What happened on Sunday August 02, 1914?

About August 2nd, 1914, in brief:

  • Historical events: Germany officially declares war on Russia in response to Russia's military mobilization in support of Serbia, escalating the conflict into a full-scale European war.
  • Day of the week: August 2nd, 1914 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Gems from High Jinks by Victor Light Opera Co.
  • Popular movie: The Patchwork Girl of Oz directed by J. Farrell MacDonald

More about August 2nd, 1914? See below for more news and curiosities on August 2nd, 1914.

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August 02, 1914: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 02, 1914:

  • Germany Declares War on Russia Germany officially declares war on Russia in response to Russia's military mobilization in support of Serbia, escalating the conflict into a full-scale European war.
  • German Ultimatum to Belgium The Belgian government receives a critical German ultimatum, setting the stage for potential military confrontation and Belgium's involvement in World War I.
  • German Invasion of Luxembourg The German occupation of Luxembourg begins during the early stages of World War I, marking a significant territorial expansion by German forces at the start of the conflict.
  • Russian Invasion of Eastern Prussia Russian troops launch an invasion of Eastern Prussia, opening a significant eastern front in the early stages of World War I.
  • British Military Mobilization Great Britain begins its military mobilization, preparing to enter the emerging European conflict.
  • German-Turkish Secret Treaty Germany and the Ottoman Empire sign a secret treaty, laying groundwork for their alliance during World War I.
  • German Press Misinformation German press falsely reports that French forces bombed Nuremberg, contributing to wartime propaganda and misinformation.
  • Literary Event The fictional Sherlock Holmes story 'His Last Bow' is set during this date, capturing the historical context of the beginning of World War I.

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August 02, 1914: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 02, 1914?


August 02, 1914 was a Sunday and it was the 214th day of the year 1914 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1914 can also be written as 8/2/1914 in the US and as 2/8/1914 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 02, 1914?


Famous people born on August 02, 1914:

  • Félix Leclerc

    Renowned Canadian singer-songwriter, poet, and actor who significantly influenced Quebec's cultural landscape and folk music scene.

  • J. Lee Thompson

    Prominent British film director known for directing classic movies like 'The Guns of Navarone' and several Charles Bronson films.

  • Beatrice Straight

    Oscar-winning American actress known for her powerful performances in film and theater, particularly in the movie 'Network'.

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August 02, 1914: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 1914:

  • John Philip Holland
  • Albert Mayer
  • Jules-André Peugeot
  • Gabriel Dupont

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August 02, 1914: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 1914 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 27th and August 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 02, 1914: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1914 was Gems from High Jinks by Victor Light Opera Co., according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

  1. - Gems from High Jinks youtube
  2. - When the Angelus is Ringing youtube
  3. - Kitty McKay youtube
  4. - When It's Moonlight on the Alamo youtube
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August 02, 1914: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

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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 02, 1914: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1914 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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August 02, 1914: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 1914 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1914 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 05:08 pm and setting at 01:50 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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How old is someone born on August 02, 1914?


Someone born on August 02, 1914 is:

110 years 8 months old,

or 1328 months and 21 days old,

or 5777 weeks and 3 days old,

or 40442 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 1914?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1914?

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