What happened on Wednesday August 05, 1914?

Here's what happened on August 05, 1914:

• First Allied Shot of World War I in Australia At Port Phillip Heads in Victoria, Australia, the guns of Point Nepean fort fired across the bows of the Norddeutscher Lloyd steamer SS, preventing its departure and effectively marking the first Allied shot of World War I.
• Battle of Liège: German Army Defeats Belgian Forces During the early stages of World War I, the German Army successfully overran and defeated Belgian forces in the Battle of Liège, marking a significant moment in the German invasion strategy.
• Montenegro Enters World War I Montenegro declared war against Austria-Hungary, joining the conflict and expanding the scope of World War I in the Balkan region.
• German Minelayer Sunk in Early World War I Naval Engagement The German minelayer Konigin Luise was intercepted and sunk by the British light-cruiser HMS Amphion after laying a minefield approximately 40 miles from the Thames Estuary, representing an early naval confrontation in World War I.
• Latin American Countries Declare Neutrality in World War I Cuba, Uruguay, Mexico, and Argentina officially proclaimed their neutrality in the early days of World War I, reflecting the complex geopolitical dynamics of the time.
• First Electric Traffic Light Installation in Cleveland The first electric traffic light was installed at the intersection of Euclid Avenue and East 105th Street in Cleveland, Ohio, marking a significant milestone in urban traffic management technology.

Events in 1914

August 05, 1914: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 05, 1914

Newspapers from Aug. 05, 1914

August 05, 1914 was a Wednesday and it was the 217th day of the year 1914 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1914 can also be written as 8/5/1914 in the US and as 5/8/1914 in UK and Europe.

August 05, 1914 in August 1914 calendar

Famous people born on August 05, 1914:

• Parley Baer

  Parley Baer was a prolific American character actor known for his extensive work in radio, television, and film during the mid-20th century.

• Lydia Lamaison

Famous people born in 1914

Famous people born on August 5th

Famous people died on August 05, 1914:

• Jules Lemaître

Famous people who died in 1914

Famous people who died on August 5th

August 05, 1914: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 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 5th 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 05, 1914: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1914 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 05, 1914 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 1914 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:12 pm and setting at 05:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 1914 while the next full moon would come on Sep 04, 1914.

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Your place in the Universe on August 05, 1914

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Someone born on August 05, 1914 is:

110 years 9 months old,

or 1329 months and 9 days old,

or 5780 weeks

or 40460 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 1914?

There are 83 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1914?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 05, 1914.

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