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About August 19th, 1914, in brief:

  • Historical events: German army executed 150 Belgians by firing squad
  • Day of the week: August 19th, 1914 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Bill Clinton, Matthew Perry
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Love's Melody by Prince's Orchestra
  • Popular movie: Aftermath directed by Elliot Lester

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What day of the week was August 19, 1914?


August 19, 1914 was a Wednesday and it was the 231st day of the year 1914 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 1914 can also be written as 8/19/1914 in the US and as 19/8/1914 in UK and Europe.

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August 19, 1914: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 19, 1914:

  • German army executed 150 belgians by firing squad
  • German fleet bombs english coast
  • Harris theater (candler, coan & harris) opens at 226 w 42nd st, new york city

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August 19, 1914: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th 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 19, 1914: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 1914 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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August 19, 1914: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 19, 1914 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 19, 1914 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 02:37 am and setting at 06:30 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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Who was born on August 19, 1914?


Famous people born on August 19, 1914:

  • Fumio Hayasaka

    Japanese composer known for his film scores.

  • Maurice Bourgès-Maunoury

    French socialist politician and prime minister of france, 1957.

  • Raymond Marcellin

    He was the french minister of interior under general de gaulle.

  • Rose Heilbron

    British barrister and judge (d. 2005).

  • Lajos Baróti

    Hungarian footballer and manager (d. 2005).

  • Dorothy Castro Pinto

    Costa rican painter and writer.

  • Gaston Godel
  • Lucien Vlaemynck

Whose famous birthday is on August 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 19th:

  • Bill Clinton
    Bill Clinton

    American politician, graduated from yale law school, governor of arkansas in 1978, at the age of 32.

  • Matthew Perry
    Matthew Perry

    Canadian-American actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends.

  • Nandana Sen
    Nandana Sen

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films.

  • John Stamos
    John Stamos

    John stamos is a tv actor known for his role as uncle jesse on the sitcom full house.

  • Valérie Kaprisky
    Valérie Kaprisky

    French actress.

  • Kyra Sedgwick
    Kyra Sedgwick

    Kyra sedgwick is an american actress known for her role as deputy chief brenda leigh johnson on the tv series the closer.

  • Jill St. John
    Jill St. John

    Jill st.

  • Maria de Medeiros
    Maria de Medeiros

    Portuguese actress and director.

  • Peter Gallagher
    Peter Gallagher

    Armonk, new york -- actor.

  • Fred Thompson
    Fred Thompson

    He is an american politician, lawyer, and actor.

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August 19, 1914: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 109 years 8 months old,

or 1316 months and 12 days old,

or 5724 weeks

or 40068 days old,

if you were born on August 19, 1914.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 19, 1914?

There are 110 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 1914?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 19, 1914.

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August 19, 1914: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 19, 1914:

  • Franz Xavier Wernz

    German religious leader, 25th superior general of the society of jesus (b. 1844).

  • Carlo Borgatta

What famous deaths happened on August 19th?

Famous deaths on August 19th:

  • Groucho Marx
    Groucho Marx

    Groucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.

  • Jessie Matthews
    Jessie Matthews

    Jessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...

  • Alastair Sim
    Alastair Sim

    Scottish actor on film and stage.

  • Hermione Baddeley
    Hermione Baddeley

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (camp runamuck maude, good life).

  • Utpal Dutt
    Utpal Dutt

    Bangladeshi actor, director, and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Linus Pauling

    American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize for chemistry in 1954 and the peace prize in 1962.

  • Fredrico García Lorca

    Renowned Spanish poet and playwright, considered one of the greatest cultural figures of 20th-century Spain.

  • Romyn Fisher

    Prolific novelist known for his rich character development.

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August 19, 1914: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 19, 1914:

  • Roman festivals - Vinalia Rustica celebrated in honor of Venus Libitina commemorating the founding of the oldest known temple to her, on the Esquiline Hill, in 293 BC on this date.
  • RC saints - Saint Sebald, Saint Louis of Toulouse, Jean-Eudes de MTzeray
  • Afghanistan - Afghan Independence Day see above: 1919
  • National Day of the Filipino Language, Philippines - Holiday for Quezon City, Quezon Province and other municipalities named after Manuel Quezon
  • National Aviation Day, USA

Observances on August 19, 1914:

  • World Humanitarian Day
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August 19, 1914: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 19, 1914 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 17th and August 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 19, 1914: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 1914 was Love's Melody by Prince's Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 19, 1914: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 19, 1914 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Love's Melody
  2. - Fourth of July at Pumpkin Center

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August 19, 1914: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 19, 1914 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Aftermath

Aftermath

Release year: 1914

Directed by: Elliot Lester

The Patchwork Girl of Oz

The Patchwork Girl of Oz

Release year: 1914

Directed by: J. Farrell MacDonald

Starring: Violet MacMillan, Frank Moore, Raymond Russell, Leontine Dranet

Country: United States of America

The Human Soul

The Human Soul

Release year: 1914

Directed by: Duncan Valliant-Saunders

Gypsy Love

Gypsy Love

Release year: 1914

Directed by: Zalman King

Held for Ransom

Held for Ransom

Release year: 1914

Directed by: Clarence Bricker

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Who was the US President on August 19, 1914?

On August 19, 1914 the US President was Woodrow Wilson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 19, 1914?

On August 19, 1914 the UK Prime Minister was H. H. Asquith (Liberal).

Who was the Pope on August 19, 1914?

On August 19, 1914 the Pope was Pius X.

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What is special about August 19th?

August 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 19th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 earthquakes: a magnitude 8.2 deep-focus earthquake (the strongest ever recorded in 2018) struck the south pacific ocean, near fiji. there is no immediate tsunami threat.
  • 2017 - Terrorism in russia: a 23 year old stabs and injures eight people at surgut in russia, before being shot by police. the attack was claimed by isil.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: russian warships patrolling the mediterranean sea fire cruise missiles towards aleppo. according to the russian defense ministry, the strikes were directed at the islamist militant group jabhat fateh al-sham.

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What happened in 1914?

1914 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 1st scheduled airline flight, St. Petersburg-Tampa
  • Opera Madeleine, premieres in New York City
  • 1st Millrose Games (athletics) held

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What was the calendar for August 1914?

August 1914 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1914 calendar looked like.

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