What happened on Thursday August 06, 1914?

Here's what happened on August 06, 1914:

• World War I Begins: Major Powers Declare War Serbia declares war on Germany, and Austria declares war on Russia, marking the official start of World War I. This event triggers a cascade of military mobilizations across Europe, setting the stage for one of the most devastating conflicts in human history.
• First Battle of the Atlantic Begins Ten German U-boats depart from their base in Heligoland to attack Royal Navy warships in the North Sea, initiating the First Battle of the Atlantic. This naval engagement would become a critical strategic theater during World War I.
• Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition Departs Ernest Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition leaves British waters, embarking on an ambitious and ultimately legendary journey of Antarctic exploration and survival.
• First American Volunteer in World War I Denis Patrick Dowd Jr. enlists in the French Foreign Legion, becoming the first American to fight in World War I, symbolizing the early international involvement in the conflict.
• Death of Ellen Louise Wilson Ellen Louise Wilson, the first wife of President Woodrow Wilson and former First Lady of the United States, passes away at the age of 54.

Events in 1914

August 06, 1914: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 06, 1914

Newspapers from Aug. 06, 1914

August 06, 1914 was a Thursday and it was the 218th day of the year 1914 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1914 can also be written as 8/6/1914 in the US and as 6/8/1914 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 1914 in August 1914 calendar

Famous people born on August 06, 1914:

• Gordon Freeth

  Australian politician who served as the 24th Minister for Foreign Affairs, contributing significantly to Australia's diplomatic landscape...

Famous people born in 1914

Famous people born on August 6th

Famous people died on August 06, 1914:

• Ellen Louise Wilson

Famous people who died in 1914

Famous people who died on August 6th

August 06, 1914: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 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 6th 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 06, 1914: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1914 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 06, 1914 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 1914 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 07:39 pm and setting at 06:28 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 06, 1914

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Someone born on August 06, 1914 is:

110 years 8 months old,

or 1328 months and 17 days old,

or 5776 weeks and 6 days old,

or 40438 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 1914?

There are 105 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1914?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 06, 1914.

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