What happened on Wednesday August 12, 1914?

Here's what happened on August 12, 1914:

• United Kingdom Declares War on Austria-Hungary On August 12, 1914, the United Kingdom and the British Empire officially declared war on Austria-Hungary, marking a significant escalation of World War I and expanding the conflict's geographical scope.
• Panama Canal Inaugurated The Panama Canal was officially inaugurated with the historic passage of the steamship USS Ancon, marking a monumental achievement in maritime engineering and global transportation infrastructure.
• Battle of Halen (Battle of the Silver Helmets) A significant cavalry engagement on August 12, 1914, near Halen, Belgium, where Belgian forces clashed with German cavalry formations. The battle was notable for its intense mounted combat and symbolic resistance against the German invasion.
• Mexican Revolution: Carranza's Troops Enter Mexico City Troops led by Venustiano Carranza, under the command of General Alvaro Obregon, entered Mexico City, signifying a crucial moment in the Mexican Revolution and the ongoing struggle for political control.
• Russian Troops Advance in East Prussia Russian military forces advanced into East Prussia, occupying the town of Marggrabowa as part of the early military movements of World War I.
• Edward Elgar Performs 'Sospiri' Renowned composer Edward Elgar's moving adagio for strings and harp, 'Sospiri', was first performed in London, contributing to the rich musical landscape of the early 20th century.

Events in 1914

August 12, 1914: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 12, 1914

Newspapers from Aug. 12, 1914

August 12, 1914 was a Wednesday and it was the 224th day of the year 1914 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

August 12, 1914 in August 1914 calendar

Famous people born on August 12, 1914:

• Luis Mariano

  Luis Mariano was a famous Spanish-French tenor and actor known for his significant contributions to operetta and popular music in mid-20th...

Famous people born in 1914

Famous people born on August 12th

Famous people died on August 12, 1914:

• John Philip Holland

  Irish engineer, designed hms  (b. 1840).

Famous people who died in 1914

Famous people who died on August 12th

August 12, 1914: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1914 was Off with the Old Love, On with the New by Henry Burr & Albert Campbell, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. Henry Burr & Albert Campbell - Off with the Old Love, On with the New
2. George MacFarlane - When It's Night Time Down in Burghandy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.

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August 12, 1914: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1914 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 12, 1914 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 1914 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 09:45 pm and setting at 12:41 pm.

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

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Someone born on August 12, 1914 is:

110 years 8 months old,

or 1328 months and 11 days old,

or 5776 weeks

or 40432 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 1914?

There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1914?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 12, 1914.

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