What happened on Thursday August 14, 1919?

Here's what happened on August 14, 1919:

• Russian Civil War Counter-Offensive On August 14, 1919, during the Russian Civil War, the Red Army under Vladimir Yegoryev launched a significant counter-offensive against the White Army. The Bolshevik forces, numbering 144,000 troops, confronted Anton Denikin's White Army of 185,000 men in a critical military engagement.
• Poland's Administrative Reorganization On August 14, 1919, Poland established new administrative regions called voivodeships in several key cities: Białystok, Kielce, Łódź, Lublin, and Warsaw. This administrative restructuring was part of Poland's nation-building efforts following World War I and the restoration of its independence.
• Football Club Establishments On August 14, 1919, several football clubs were founded in different regions: Botafogo in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil; Olímpico in Blumenau, Brazil (initially named Sociedade Desportiva Blumenauense); and Progrès Niederkorn in Niederkorn, Luxembourg, marking significant moments in the local sports history of these areas.
• White Sox Outfield Record On August 14, 1919, White Sox player Happy Felsch tied a baseball record by achieving 4 outfield assists in a single game, demonstrating exceptional defensive skills.
• Yankees Baseball Triple Play On August 14, 1919, New York Yankees player Muddy Ruel hit into a rare triple play during a baseball game, showcasing an unusual defensive moment in baseball history.

Events in 1919

August 14, 1919: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 14, 1919

Newspapers from Aug. 14, 1919

August 14, 1919 was a Thursday and it was the 226th day of the year 1919 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 14, 1919 can also be written as 8/14/1919 in the US and as 14/8/1919 in UK and Europe.

August 14, 1919 in August 1919 calendar

Famous people born on August 14, 1919:

• George Shearing

  Renowned British-American jazz pianist and composer, famous for his distinctive quintet sound and innovative approach to jazz piano.

• Isaac Kidd

  US Navy admiral who followed in his father's military footsteps, with a notable career during World War II and a personal connection to the...

• Isaac C Kidd Jr

Famous people born in 1919

Famous people born on August 14th

Famous people died on August 14, 1919:

• Romolo Molaroni

Famous people who died in 1919

Famous people who died on August 14th

August 14, 1919: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 14, 1919 was Just as We Used to Do by Billy Murray, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

1. Billy Murray - Just as We Used to Do
2. Earl Fuller's Novelty Orchestra - Egyptland
3. Sterling Trio - Friends

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

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August 14, 1919: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 1919 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 14, 1919 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 1919 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, 1919 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 09:15 pm and setting at 10:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 11, 1919 while the next full moon would come on Sep 10, 1919.

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Someone born on August 14, 1919 is:

105 years 9 months old,

or 1269 months

or 5517 weeks and 6 days old,

or 38625 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 14, 1919?

There are 92 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, 1919?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 14, 1919.

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