What happened on Sunday August 22, 1915?

About August 22nd, 1915, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 22, 1915, during World War I, German Zeppelin airships conducted their first strategic bombing raid on the east coast of England, targeting the coastal towns of Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn. This marked a significant escalation in aerial warfare, demonstrating the potential of airships as offensive weapons and causing widespread terror among civilian populations.
  • Day of the week: August 22nd, 1915 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Auntie Skinner's Chicken Dinner by Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan
  • Popular movie: My Best Girl directed by John TerEick

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August 22, 1915: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 22, 1915:

  • First German Zeppelin Raid on England During World War I On August 22, 1915, during World War I, German Zeppelin airships conducted their first strategic bombing raid on the east coast of England, targeting the coastal towns of Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn. This marked a significant escalation in aerial warfare, demonstrating the potential of airships as offensive weapons and causing widespread terror among civilian populations.
  • Birth of Edward Szczepanik, Polish Economist and Political Leader Edward Szczepanik was born on August 22, 1915, and would go on to become a prominent Polish economist and political figure. He served as Prime Minister of the Polish government-in-exile during a critical period of Polish history, contributing to the preservation of Polish national identity and political continuity during World War II and the subsequent Communist era.

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August 22, 1915: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 22, 1915?


August 22, 1915 was a Sunday and it was the 234th day of the year 1915 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 1915 can also be written as 8/22/1915 in the US and as 22/8/1915 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 22, 1915?


Famous people born on August 22, 1915:

  • James Hillier

    Canadian-American scientist who co-invented the electron microscope, significantly advancing scientific research and microscopic imaging...

  • David Dellinger

    Prominent American social activist known for his involvement in civil rights movements and anti-war protests during the 1960s and 1970s.

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Famous people born on August 22nd

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August 22, 1915: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 22, 1915:

  • Augustin Barié

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August 22, 1915: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 22, 1915 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 16th and August 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 22, 1915: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 1915 was Auntie Skinner's Chicken Dinner by Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

  1. - Auntie Skinner's Chicken Dinner youtube
  2. - The Magic Melody youtube
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August 22, 1915: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd 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 22, 1915: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1915 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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August 22, 1915: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 22, 1915 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 1915 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 22, 1915 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:35 pm and setting at 03:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 1915 while the next full moon would come on Aug 24, 1915.

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How old is someone born on August 22, 1915?


Someone born on August 22, 1915 is:

109 years 7 months old,

or 1315 months and 6 days old,

or 5718 weeks and 5 days old,

or 40031 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 1915?

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