What happened on Saturday January 02, 1915?

About January 2nd, 1915, in brief:

  • Historical events: Grand Duke Nicholas, commander of the Russian Imperial armed forces, formally appealed to Great Britain for military assistance against the Ottoman Empire. This diplomatic overture was pivotal in setting the groundwork for the subsequent Dardanelles and Gallipoli campaign, which would become a significant theater of World War I.
  • Day of the week: January 2nd, 1915 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Cheat directed by Cecil B. DeMille

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January 02, 1915: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 02, 1915:

  • Grand Duke Nicholas Seeks British Alliance Grand Duke Nicholas, commander of the Russian Imperial armed forces, formally appealed to Great Britain for military assistance against the Ottoman Empire. This diplomatic overture was pivotal in setting the groundwork for the subsequent Dardanelles and Gallipoli campaign, which would become a significant theater of World War I.
  • Russian Offensive in the Carpathian Mountains Russia launched a significant military offensive against Austria-Hungary in the strategically important Carpathian Mountains, marking a critical moment on the Eastern Front during World War I. The mountainous terrain presented unique challenges for both armies, with complex logistics and harsh winter conditions.
  • Battle of Sarikamish - Russian Artillery Assault Russian artillery conducted a devastating bombardment against Ottoman forces, causing substantial casualties that severely weakened the Ottoman military's combat effectiveness. The artillery barrage was so intense that Ottoman commanders reported being unable to mount a counterattack.
  • Enver Pasha's Strategic Reorganization Ottoman Minister of War Enver Pasha implemented a critical tactical reorganization by consolidating two Ottoman corps into a 'left wing army', demonstrating strategic adaptability in response to mounting military pressures during World War I.
  • British Indian Army Brigade Deployment The British Indian Army established the 31st Indian Brigade, specifically prepared for service in Egypt. This deployment highlighted the global nature of World War I and the significant role of colonial troops in the conflict.

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January 02, 1915: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 02, 1915?


January 02, 1915 was a Saturday and it was the 2nd day of the year 1915 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 1915 can also be written as 1/2/1915 in the US and as 2/1/1915 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 1915 in January 1915 calendar

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Who was born on January 02, 1915?


Famous people born on January 02, 1915:

  • John Hope Franklin

    Renowned African American historian who significantly contributed to the understanding of African American history and was a pivotal scholar...

  • Nick Fatool

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January 02, 1915: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 02, 1915:

  • Karl Goldmark

    Hungarian violinist and composer (b. 1830).

  • IV conte di Bradford George Bridgeman
  • Otto Nüsslin
  • Armand Peugeot
  • Isidor Rosenthal

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January 02, 1915: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd is Capricorn.

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January 02, 1915: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 02, 1915 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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January 02, 1915: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 02, 1915 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 02, 1915 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 January 02, 1915 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:47 pm and setting at 08:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 01, 1915 while the next full moon would come on Jan 31, 1915.

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How old is someone born on January 02, 1915?


Someone born on January 02, 1915 is:

110 years 4 months old,

or 1324 months and 12 days old,

or 5758 weeks and 4 days old,

or 40310 days old,

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