What happened on Wednesday April 22, 1914?

Here's what happened on April 22, 1914:

• Second Battle of Ypres Begins - First Large-Scale Chemical Warfare Attack The Second Battle of Ypres marks a horrific turning point in World War I, as the German army launches the first major chemical warfare attack in modern military history. Using chlorine gas against Allied trenches, the Germans create a devastating new weapon that kills approximately 5,000 French and Algerian troops, fundamentally changing warfare tactics and introducing unprecedented human suffering.
• Babe Ruth's Professional Baseball Debut Babe Ruth begins his legendary professional baseball career as a pitcher, securing an impressive 6-hit, 6-0 victory in his first game. This moment marks the early stages of what would become one of the most iconic careers in baseball history.
• Mexico Severs Diplomatic Ties with United States Mexico officially terminates diplomatic relations with the United States, reflecting the complex and tense geopolitical relationships of the early 20th century, potentially linked to the ongoing Mexican Revolution and growing international tensions.
• Jan de Hartog Born Jan de Hartog, a prominent Dutch/English writer known for his notable work 'Holland's Glory', is born. He would later become an influential literary figure bridging Dutch and English literary traditions.

Events in 1914

April 22, 1914: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 22, 1914

Newspapers from Apr. 22, 1914

April 22, 1914 was a Wednesday and it was the 112th day of the year 1914 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 22, 1914 can also be written as 4/22/1914 in the US and as 22/4/1914 in UK and Europe.

April 22, 1914 in April 1914 calendar

Famous people born on April 22, 1914:

• Michael Wittmann

  Legendary German tank commander during World War II, known as the 'Black Baron' and one of the most successful tank commanders in history.

• José Abelardo Quiñones Gonzáles
• Jan de Hartog
• Baldev Raj Chopra

Famous people born in 1914

Famous people born on April 22nd

April 22, 1914: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 22, 1914 was The Ragtime Dream by American Quartet, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

1. American Quartet - The Ragtime Dream
2. Haydn Quartet - Cross the Great Divide (I'll Wait for You)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 22nd is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 22, 1914: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 22, 1914 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 22, 1914 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 22, 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 April 22, 1914 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:46 am and setting at 05:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 10, 1914 while the next full moon would come on May 09, 1914.

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Your place in the Universe on April 22, 1914

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Someone born on April 22, 1914 is:

111 years and 1 day old,

or 1332 months and 1 day old,

or 5792 weeks

or 40544 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 22, 1914?

There are 364 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 22nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 22, 1914?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on April 22, 1914.

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