What happened on Tuesday August 04, 1914?

Here's what happened on August 04, 1914:

• United Kingdom Declares War on Germany On August 4, 1914, the United Kingdom officially declared war on Germany, marking a pivotal moment in the outbreak of World War I. This declaration was a direct response to Germany's invasion of Belgium and signaled the beginning of a global conflict that would reshape the world.
• German Army Commits Atrocities in Belgium During the early stages of World War I, German troops engaged in severe military actions against Belgian civilians, including shooting priests and burning down the village of Battice, which would later be considered war crimes.
• King Albert I Leads Belgian Army King Albert I assumes the role of Supreme Commander of the Belgian army, demonstrating personal leadership and commitment during the German invasion, which would become a symbol of Belgian resistance.
• Lord Kitchener Becomes British Minister of War Lord Kitchener is appointed as the British Minister of War, a crucial leadership position that would significantly influence Britain's military strategy during World War I.
• Naval Engagement in the North Sea The German minelayer 'Königin Luise' attempts to lay a minefield near the Thames Estuary but is intercepted and sunk by the British light-cruiser HMS 'Amphion', marking an early naval confrontation of World War I.
• Montenegro Enters the War Montenegro declares war on Austria-Hungary, expanding the conflict and demonstrating the complex web of alliances that characterized World War I.
• First Zeppelin Bombing of Civilians German zeppelins conduct an aerial bombing raid on Liège, killing 9 civilians and marking one of the first instances of aerial bombardment targeting civilian populations.

Events in 1914

August 04, 1914: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 04, 1914

Newspapers from Aug. 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 in August 1914 calendar

Famous people born on August 04, 1914:

• Anthony West

Famous people born in 1914

Famous people born on August 4th

Famous people died on August 04, 1914:

• Jules Lemaître

  French storyteller, critic, and dramatist.

• Hubertine Auclert

Famous people who died in 1914

Famous people who died on August 4th

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.

1. Prince's Orchestra - Puppchen
2. John McCormack - Ave Maria

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th is Leo.

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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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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 04, 1914 was Waxing gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on August 04, 1914

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Someone born on August 04, 1914 is:

110 years 8 months old,

or 1328 months and 19 days old,

or 5777 weeks and 1 day old,

or 40440 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 04, 1914?

There are 103 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 4th 2025.

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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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