What happened on Friday August 15, 1919?

Here's what happened on August 15, 1919:

• Silesian Uprising: German Border Guards Massacre Ethnic Poles On August 15, 1919, a tragic incident occurred near Mysłowice in Upper Silesia, where German border guards shot and killed 10 ethnic Poles during a labor dispute at a local mine. This brutal massacre, which took place while the region was still under German occupation, became a catalyst for the first Silesian Uprising, as Polish residents sought to force Germany to relinquish control of the territory.
• France Reveals Devastating Aviator Casualties in World War I France reported a staggering statistic on August 15, 1919, revealing that 60 percent of its military aviators were either killed or wounded during World War I, highlighting the extreme risks and human cost faced by early military aviation personnel.
• British Pre-War Practices Act Protects Veterans' Employment The British government enacted the Pre-War Practices Act on August 15, 1919, a significant piece of legislation designed to protect and support World War I veterans by guaranteeing their right to return to their pre-war jobs, demonstrating a commitment to supporting those who served.
• Establishment of Bethany Ashram by Geevarghese Ivanios On August 15, 1919, Geevarghese Ivanios, who would later become a co-founder of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church in India, established The Bethany Ashram in Calcutta, an important moment in the development of Indian Catholic religious institutions.
• Finnish Government Transition On August 15, 1919, Finland experienced a governmental transition as the fourth government under Kaarlo Castrén was dissolved and replaced by the fifth cabinet led by Juho Vennola, reflecting the young nation's evolving political landscape in the aftermath of its independence.
• U.S. Army Air Service Establishes 2nd Operations Group The United States Army Air Service established its 2nd Operations Group at Luke Field, Hawaii, on August 15, 1919, marking a significant moment in the development of American military aviation infrastructure in the Pacific region.

Events in 1919

August 15, 1919: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 15, 1919

Newspapers from Aug. 15, 1919

August 15, 1919 was a Friday and it was the 227th day of the year 1919 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1919 can also be written as 8/15/1919 in the US and as 15/8/1919 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1919 in August 1919 calendar

Famous people born on August 15, 1919:

• Gustave Dominici

Famous people born in 1919

Famous people born on August 15th

August 15, 1919: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 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 15th is Leo.

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August 15, 1919: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1919 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 1919 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1919 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 09:48 pm and setting at 11:37 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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Your place in the Universe on August 15, 1919

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Someone born on August 15, 1919 is:

105 years 7 months old,

or 1267 months and 8 days old,

or 5510 weeks and 2 days old,

or 38572 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 1919?

There are 145 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1919?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 15, 1919.

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