What happened on Tuesday December 08, 1914?

Here's what happened on December 08, 1914:

• Battle of the Falkland Islands During World War I, the Kaiserliche Marine under Admiral Graf Maximilian von Spee was decisively engaged by the Royal Navy in a significant naval battle in the South Atlantic. The British squadron, with superior firepower and strategic positioning, effectively destroyed the German East Asia Squadron.
• Battle of the Falkland Islands (Detailed Account) A pivotal naval engagement during World War I where a superior British Royal Navy squadron under Doveton Sturdee located and pursued the Imperial German Navy squadron led by Admiral Maximilian von Spee near the Falkland Islands. The British fleet, comprising multiple warships, overwhelmingly defeated the German forces, sinking most of their vessels and causing massive casualties. Only one German light cruiser and an auxiliary ship escaped the battle.
• Irving Berlin's Musical Premiere Irving Berlin's musical comedy 'Watch Your Step' debuts in New York City, marking another milestone in the composer's early Broadway career.
• Baseball Player Trade Connie Mack, the legendary baseball manager, sells player Eddie Collins to the Chicago White Sox, a significant transaction in early 20th-century professional baseball.

Events in 1914

December 08, 1914: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 08, 1914

Newspapers from Dec. 08, 1914

December 08, 1914 was a Tuesday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1914 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1914 can also be written as 12/8/1914 in the US and as 8/12/1914 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1914 in December 1914 calendar

Famous people died on December 08, 1914:

• Madison Cawein

  American poet, who wrote 36 books and 1 500 poems.

• Melchior Anderegg

  Swiss mountain guide (d. 1914).

• Maximilian von Spee

  German naval officer (born 1861).

Famous people who died in 1914

Famous people who died on December 8th

December 08, 1914: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1914 was Lullaby from Jocelyn (Angels Guard Thee) by John McCormack, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

1. John McCormack - Lullaby from Jocelyn (Angels Guard Thee)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

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December 08, 1914: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1914 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 08, 1914 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 December 08, 1914 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 09:05 pm and setting at 11:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 02, 1914 while the next full moon would come on Jan 01, 1915.

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Your place in the Universe on December 08, 1914

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Someone born on December 08, 1914 is:

110 years 4 months old,

or 1324 months and 15 days old,

or 5759 weeks and 1 day old,

or 40314 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 08, 1914?

There are 229 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1914?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 08, 1914.

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