What happened on Thursday November 12, 1914?

About November 12th, 1914, in brief:

  • Historical events: On November 12, 1914, the First Battle of Ypres intensified with fierce combat along the Western Front. German forces launched artillery bombardments and infantry assaults against British and French defensive positions. The battle was characterized by heavy shelling, with German troops attempting to break through Allied lines. In one notable incident, a British trench was mined and abandoned, resulting in a devastating explosion that killed several German soldiers.
  • Day of the week: November 12th, 1914 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: California and You by Henry Burr & Albert Campbell
  • Popular movie: Rip Van Winkle directed by Will Vinton

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November 12, 1914: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 12, 1914:

  • First Battle of Ypres Continues On November 12, 1914, the First Battle of Ypres intensified with fierce combat along the Western Front. German forces launched artillery bombardments and infantry assaults against British and French defensive positions. The battle was characterized by heavy shelling, with German troops attempting to break through Allied lines. In one notable incident, a British trench was mined and abandoned, resulting in a devastating explosion that killed several German soldiers.
  • Ottoman Sultan Declares Holy War On November 12, 1914, Ottoman Sultan Jamal Pasja officially proclaimed a holy war (jihad) in support of the German Empire during World War I. This declaration was a strategic move to mobilize Muslim populations under Ottoman control against the Allied powers, particularly Britain, France, and Russia.

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

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What day of the week was November 12, 1914?


November 12, 1914 was a Thursday and it was the 316th day of the year 1914 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 12, 1914 can also be written as 11/12/1914 in the US and as 12/11/1914 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on November 12, 1914?


Famous people born on November 12, 1914:

  • Edward Schillebeeckx

    Prominent Flemish Catholic theologian who was a key figure in the Second Vatican Council and modern theological reform, known for his...

  • Edward "Henricus" Schillebeeckx

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  • Howard Fast

    Prolific American novelist and screenwriter, known for historical fiction and left-wing political activism, including works like...

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November 12, 1914: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 12, 1914:

  • Mordecai Cubitt Cooke

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November 12, 1914: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 12, 1914 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 9th and November 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 12, 1914 was California and You by Henry Burr & Albert Campbell, according to the music chart for the week November 9th and November 15th.

  1. - California and You youtube
  2. - I'll Do it All Over Again youtube
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November 12, 1914: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 12th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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November 12, 1914: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on November 12, 1914 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 12, 1914 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 12:24 am and setting at 02:08 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on November 12, 1914?


Someone born on November 12, 1914 is:

110 years 6 months old,

or 1326 months and 2 days old,

or 5765 weeks and 6 days old,

or 40361 days old,

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

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