What happened on Tuesday August 14, 1917?

About August 14th, 1917, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 14, 1917, the Republic of China officially declared war on the Central Powers during World War I. Notably, China's contribution was primarily through labor support, sending workers to Europe to assist in the war effort rather than deploying combat troops.
  • Day of the week: August 14th, 1917 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: For Me and My Gal by Billy Murray
  • Popular movie: The Eye of Envy directed by Harrish Ingraham

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August 14, 1917: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 14, 1917:

  • China Enters World War I On August 14, 1917, the Republic of China officially declared war on the Central Powers during World War I. Notably, China's contribution was primarily through labor support, sending workers to Europe to assist in the war effort rather than deploying combat troops.
  • Industrial Accident in Kazan A tragic explosion and fire occurred at a weapons manufacturing plant in Kazan, Russia, resulting in the deaths of 21 people. The incident highlights the industrial risks during the wartime period.

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August 14, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 14, 1917?


August 14, 1917 was a Tuesday and it was the 226th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 14, 1917 can also be written as 8/14/1917 in the US and as 14/8/1917 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 14, 1917?


Famous people born on August 14, 1917:

  • Georges Haldas

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August 14, 1917: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 14, 1917 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 13th and August 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 14, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 14, 1917 was For Me and My Gal by Billy Murray, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

  1. - For Me and My Gal youtube
  2. - The Man Behind the Hammer and the Plow youtube
  3. - For You a Rose youtube
  4. - What Kind of American Are You? youtube
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August 14, 1917: 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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August 14, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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August 14, 1917: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 14, 1917 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 1917 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, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 01:59 am and setting at 05:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 03, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Sep 01, 1917.

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How old is someone born on August 14, 1917?


Someone born on August 14, 1917 is:

107 years 8 months old,

or 1292 months and 9 days old,

or 5619 weeks and 1 day old,

or 39334 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 14, 1917?

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