What happened on Friday August 14, 1903?

About August 14th, 1903, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Motor Car Act of 1903 establishes a legal framework for motor vehicle operation in Great Britain, introducing mandatory driving licenses. The act sets minimum age requirements of 17 years for car drivers and 14 years for motorcycle operators, marking a significant milestone in road safety and vehicle regulation.
  • Day of the week: August 14th, 1903 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Der Specht directed by N/A

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August 14, 1903: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 14, 1903:

  • Motor Car Act Introduces Driving Licenses in Great Britain The Motor Car Act of 1903 establishes a legal framework for motor vehicle operation in Great Britain, introducing mandatory driving licenses. The act sets minimum age requirements of 17 years for car drivers and 14 years for motorcycle operators, marking a significant milestone in road safety and vehicle regulation.
  • Land Purchase (Ireland) Act Passed The Land Purchase (Ireland) Act of 1903 was enacted by the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, representing a significant policy aimed at addressing land ownership issues in Ireland. The legislation encouraged landlords to sell their Irish estates to tenants, potentially reducing social tensions and promoting land redistribution.
  • James J. Jeffries Defeats James J. Corbett in Heavyweight Boxing Title Fight In a pivotal heavyweight boxing championship bout in San Francisco, James J. Jeffries successfully defends his title by scoring a 10th-round technical knockout (TKO) against former champion James J. Corbett. This victory marks Jeffries' 6th successful title defense, solidifying his reputation as a dominant boxer of the era.

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August 14, 1903: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 14, 1903?


August 14, 1903 was a Friday and it was the 226th day of the year 1903 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 14, 1903 can also be written as 8/14/1903 in the US and as 14/8/1903 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 14, 1903?


Famous people born on August 14, 1903:

  • John Ringling North

    Circus director of the famous Ringling Brothers Circus, continuing the family's legendary entertainment legacy.

  • John North

    American circus impresario who was part of the legendary Ringling Brothers circus.

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August 14, 1903: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 14, 1903:

  • Paolo Clementini

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August 14, 1903: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th is Leo.

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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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 14, 1903: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 1903 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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August 14, 1903: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 14, 1903 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 1903 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 14, 1903 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 09:35 pm and setting at 12:06 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1903 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 1903.

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How old is someone born on August 14, 1903?


Someone born on August 14, 1903 is:

121 years 5 months old,

or 1457 months and 26 days old,

or 6339 weeks and 2 days old,

or 44375 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 14, 1903?

There are 186 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 14th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 1903?

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