What happened on Sunday August 23, 1914?

Here's what happened on August 23, 1914:

• Battle of Mons: British Riflemen's Remarkable Performance During the Battle of Mons, British riflemen displayed extraordinary marksmanship against the German 1st Army. Their exceptional training allowed them to fire up to 15 rounds per minute with remarkable accuracy, hitting targets at distances up to 1,000 yards. Their precision was so effective that German forces initially believed they were facing machine gun batteries, causing significant casualties and disrupting German military columns.
• British and French Forces Begin Great Retreat During World War I, the British Expeditionary Force and the French Fifth Army commenced their strategic withdrawal in the face of advancing German Army forces. This retreat was a critical defensive maneuver to preserve Allied military strength and regroup for future engagements.
• Japan Declares War on Germany and Attacks Qingdao On August 23, 1914, Japan officially declared war on Germany and launched an attack on the German-controlled port of Qingdao in China, marking its early involvement in World War I. This action was part of Japan's strategic ambitions to expand its territorial influence in East Asia and challenge German colonial presence.
• Battle of Mons: British Army Withdrawal Begins The Battle of Mons marked a significant early engagement of World War I, where the British Army began a strategic withdrawal against German forces, demonstrating remarkable tactical resilience in the face of overwhelming enemy pressure.
• Tragic Massacre in Dinant, Belgium General von Hausen ordered the execution of 612 inhabitants of Dinant, Belgium, in a brutal act of military repression that exemplified the harsh realities and war crimes committed during the early stages of World War I.

Events in 1914

August 23, 1914: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 23, 1914

Newspapers from Aug. 23, 1914

August 23, 1914 was a Sunday and it was the 235th day of the year 1914 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 1914 can also be written as 8/23/1914 in the US and as 23/8/1914 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 1914 in August 1914 calendar

Famous people died on August 23, 1914:

• Paola Pes di Villamarina
• Federico Giovanni di Sassonia-Meiningen

Famous people who died in 1914

Famous people who died on August 23rd

August 23, 1914: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

1. Prince's Orchestra - Love's Melody
2. Cal Stewart - Fourth of July at Pumpkin Center

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

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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 23, 1914: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1914 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 23, 1914 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 1914 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 07:38 am and setting at 08:11 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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Your place in the Universe on August 23, 1914

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Someone born on August 23, 1914 is:

110 years 8 months old,

or 1328 months

or 5774 weeks and 3 days old,

or 40421 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 1914?

There are 122 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1914?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 23, 1914.

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