Sunday August 23, 1914: on this day

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

Here's what happened on August 23, 1914:

• Gen von hausen executes 612 inhabitants of dinant belgium
• World war i: the battle of mons; the british army begins withdrawal.
• World war i: the british expeditionary force and the french fifth army begin their great retreat before the german army.
• World war i: japan declares war on germany.

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 New Moon.

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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Famous people born on August 23, 1914:

• Nedrick Young

  American track and field athlete who won a gold medal in the 1948 Olympics.

• Oskar Schwappacher

  Germany military man.

• Gilbert Voyer

  Chinon executives.

• Jack Dunphy

  Novelist.

• Karel Průcha
• Egisto Malfatti

Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:

• River Phoenix

  River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

• Kobe Bryant

  Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.

• Gene Kelly

  American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

• Barbara Eden

  American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.

• Rita Pavone

  Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.

• Rick Springfield

  An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.

• Shelley Long

  American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.

• Jay Mohr

  American comedian, actor, and radio host.

• Vera Miles

  American actress and model miss kansas 1948.

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You are 109 years 7 months old,

or 1315 months and 28 days old,

or 5721 weeks and 6 days old,

or 40053 days old,

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

There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.

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.

Famous people died on August 23, 1914:

• George A Pogson

  British consul in puerto rico.

• Felix Fivet

  German troops executed a baby belgian at three weeks of age by german soldiers.

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

What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?

Famous deaths on August 23rd:

• Rudolph Valentino

  Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

• Lori Nelson

  Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.

• Kathleen Freeman

  Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).

• Brock Peters

  Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).

• Adaria

  Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

• Maebel Normand

  Maebel Normand was an American silent film actress, comedian, screenwriter and producer who appeared in over 200 films.

• Kinser

  Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.

• John Kendrew

  British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...

• Essica Mitford

  Essica Mitford was a British author and political activist known for her satirical memoirs and critiques of the British upper class.

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Holidays on August 23, 1914:

• Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
• Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
• Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
• RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
• Roman festivals - Vulcanalia

Observances on August 23, 1914:

• International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]

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.

August 23, 1914: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 23, 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. Prince's Orchestra - Love's Melody
2. Cal Stewart - Fourth of July at Pumpkin Center