What happened on Sunday August 16, 1914?

Here's what happened on August 16, 1914:

• German Forces Capture Liège Forts in Belgium During the early stages of World War I, the German army successfully occupied the last fort at Liège, capturing Belgian General Leman in the process. This strategic victory was a crucial part of the German invasion of Belgium and their implementation of the Schlieffen Plan.
• World War I: Battle of Cer Begins The Battle of Cer was a significant early engagement of World War I, fought between Serbian and Austro-Hungarian forces in Serbia. This battle marked one of the first Allied victories in the war and demonstrated the Serbian army's resilience and fighting capability against a larger, more mechanized opponent.
• Mexican Revolutionary Leaders Advance Revolutionary leaders Emiliano Zapata and Pancho Villa continued their military campaigns across Mexico, challenging the existing political order and playing a significant role in the Mexican Revolution.
• Austrian Cruiser Zenta Sunk in Adriatic In an early naval engagement of World War I, an Austrian light cruiser 'Zenta' was sunk by an Allied squadron in the Southern Adriatic, marking one of the initial maritime conflicts of the war.

Events in 1914

August 16, 1914: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 16, 1914

Newspapers from Aug. 16, 1914

August 16, 1914 was a Sunday and it was the 228th day of the year 1914 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1914 can also be written as 8/16/1914 in the US and as 16/8/1914 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 1914 in August 1914 calendar

Famous people born on August 16, 1914:

• Paul Rand

  Legendary graphic designer who revolutionized modern design and had a profound impact on corporate identity and visual communication.

Famous people born in 1914

Famous people born on August 16th

Famous people died on August 16, 1914:

• Carl Theodor Schulz

  German-norwegian gardener (b. 1835).

Famous people who died in 1914

Famous people who died on August 16th

August 16, 1914: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1914 was Off with the Old Love, On with the New by Henry Burr & Albert Campbell, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. Henry Burr & Albert Campbell - Off with the Old Love, On with the New
2. George MacFarlane - When It's Night Time Down in Burghandy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.

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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 16, 1914: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1914 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 16, 1914 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 August 16, 1914 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 11:31 pm and setting at 04:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 1914 while the next full moon would come on Sep 04, 1914.

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Someone born on August 16, 1914 is:

110 years 8 months old,

or 1328 months and 28 days old,

or 5778 weeks and 3 days old,

or 40449 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 1914?

There are 94 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1914?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 16, 1914.

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