What happened on Saturday February 21, 1914?

About February 21st, 1914, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Battle of Verdun, one of the longest and most devastating battles of World War I, commences between French and German forces in northeastern France. Over the next 10 months, the battle will become a brutal symbol of the war's attrition, with both sides suffering massive casualties. Approximately 700,000 soldiers will be killed or wounded, making it one of the bloodiest engagements in human history. The battle represents a critical moment in World War I, where strategic objectives gave way to a grueling war of attrition that would fundamentally reshape modern warfare.
  • Day of the week: February 21st, 1914 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Down in Chattanooga by Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan
  • Popular movie: The Man Who Came Back directed by Glen Pitre

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February 21, 1914: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 21, 1914:

  • Battle of Verdun Begins The Battle of Verdun, one of the longest and most devastating battles of World War I, commences between French and German forces in northeastern France. Over the next 10 months, the battle will become a brutal symbol of the war's attrition, with both sides suffering massive casualties. Approximately 700,000 soldiers will be killed or wounded, making it one of the bloodiest engagements in human history. The battle represents a critical moment in World War I, where strategic objectives gave way to a grueling war of attrition that would fundamentally reshape modern warfare.
  • White Wolf Troops Attack Zhanjiang A military engagement involving the White Wolf troops occurs in Zhanjiang, China. This event appears to be a localized conflict during a period of significant political instability in early 20th century China.

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February 21, 1914: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 21, 1914?


February 21, 1914 was a Saturday and it was the 52nd day of the year 1914 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 1914 can also be written as 2/21/1914 in the US and as 21/2/1914 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 21, 1914?


Famous people born on February 21, 1914:

  • Ilmari Juutilainen

    Renowned Finnish fighter pilot during World War II, credited with the most aerial victories in the Winter War and Continuation War against...

  • Zachary Scott

    American film and stage actor known for his roles in Hollywood films during the 1940s and 1950s, particularly in dramatic and...

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February 21, 1914: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 21, 1914 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 16th and February 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

February 21, 1914: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 21, 1914 was Down in Chattanooga by Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

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February 21, 1914: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 21st is Pisces.

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February 21, 1914: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 21, 1914 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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February 21, 1914: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 21, 1914 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 21, 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 February 21, 1914 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 05:08 am and setting at 03:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 10, 1914 while the next full moon would come on Mar 12, 1914.

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How old is someone born on February 21, 1914?


Someone born on February 21, 1914 is:

111 years 2 months old,

or 1334 months and 2 days old,

or 5800 weeks and 4 days old,

or 40604 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 21, 1914?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 21, 1914?

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