What happened on Monday August 23, 1915?

About August 23rd, 1915, in brief:

  • Historical events: Japan officially declares war on Germany, expanding the scope of World War I in the Pacific theater. This declaration aligned Japan with the Allied Powers and marked a significant moment in Japan's emergence as a global military power, setting the stage for its future imperial ambitions.
  • Day of the week: August 23rd, 1915 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: On, Wisconsin! by Prince's Orchestra
  • Popular movie: My Best Girl directed by John TerEick

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August 23, 1915: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 23, 1915:

  • Japan Enters World War I Against Germany Japan officially declares war on Germany, expanding the scope of World War I in the Pacific theater. This declaration aligned Japan with the Allied Powers and marked a significant moment in Japan's emergence as a global military power, setting the stage for its future imperial ambitions.
  • Czar Nicholas II Assumes Direct Military Command Czar Nicholas II personally takes direct control of the Russian Imperial Army during World War I, a decision that would ultimately prove disastrous for the Russian monarchy. By assuming personal command, the Czar became directly responsible for military strategy and performance, which would later contribute to growing discontent and the eventual Russian Revolution.
  • Battle of the Ardennes During World War I A critical phase of the Battle of the Frontiers, the Battle of the Ardennes represented an intense military engagement between Allied and German forces in the densely forested region of northeastern France and Belgium. This battle was part of the initial military operations of World War I, characterized by complex maneuvers and significant casualties.

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August 23, 1915: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 23, 1915?


August 23, 1915 was a Monday and it was the 235th day of the year 1915 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 1915 can also be written as 8/23/1915 in the US and as 23/8/1915 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 23, 1915?


Famous people born on August 23, 1915:

  • Antonio Innocenti

    Antonio Innocenti was a prominent Italian Catholic priest who rose through ecclesiastical ranks, serving as a Vatican ambassador to Spain...

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August 23, 1915: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 23, 1915:

  • Eduardo Dalbono
  • Vasilij Michajlovič Gončarov
  • Mario Massetti

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August 23, 1915: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 23, 1915 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 23rd and August 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 23, 1915: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 1915 was On, Wisconsin! by Prince's Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

  1. - On, Wisconsin! youtube
  2. - Estrellita youtube
  3. - Jane youtube
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August 23, 1915: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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August 23, 1915: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1915 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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August 23, 1915: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 23, 1915 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 1915 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:07 pm and setting at 04:46 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 23, 1915?


Someone born on August 23, 1915 is:

109 years 8 months old,

or 1316 months and 21 days old,

or 5725 weeks and 2 days old,

or 40077 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 1915?

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