What happened on Tuesday August 25, 1914?

Here's what happened on August 25, 1914:

• Destruction of Leuven University Library The German Army deliberately destroyed the library of the Catholic University of Leuven, causing an irreparable cultural loss by burning hundreds of thousands of rare volumes, Gothic and Renaissance manuscripts.
• Japan Declares War on Austria-Hungary in World War I On August 25, 1914, Japan officially entered World War I by declaring war on Austria-Hungary, marking a significant expansion of the conflict beyond European borders.
• German Troops Advance into France German military forces advanced into French territory, successfully pushing the French army back towards Sedan in a strategic military maneuver during the early stages of World War I.
• German Army Begins Plundering of Leuven German troops initiated a systematic six-week plundering campaign in the Belgian city of Leuven, causing extensive damage and economic disruption to the local population.
• Zeppelin Bombing of Antwerp German Zeppelin airships conducted a bombing raid on Antwerp, Belgium, resulting in 10 civilian casualties and marking an early example of aerial warfare in World War I.
• Battle of the Meuse Begins The Battle of the Meuse commenced, a significant military engagement during the early stages of World War I, with further developments expected in the following days.
• German Capture of Namur German forces successfully captured the Belgian city of Namur, a strategic military achievement that would have significant implications for the war's progression.
• German Investment of Maubeuge German military forces began the strategic investment (surrounding) of the French town of Maubeuge, setting the stage for a potential siege.

Events in 1914

August 25, 1914: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 25, 1914

Newspapers from Aug. 25, 1914

August 25, 1914 was a Tuesday and it was the 237th day of the year 1914 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 25, 1914 can also be written as 8/25/1914 in the US and as 25/8/1914 in UK and Europe.

August 25, 1914 in August 1914 calendar

Famous people died on August 25, 1914:

• Félix Debax

Famous people who died in 1914

Famous people who died on August 25th

August 25, 1914: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 25, 1914 was You Planted a Rose in the Garden of Love by Henry Burr, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. Henry Burr - You Planted a Rose in the Garden of Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 25th 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 25, 1914: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 1914 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 25, 1914 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 25, 1914 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 10:10 am and setting at 09:12 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 25, 1914

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Someone born on August 25, 1914 is:

110 years 8 months old,

or 1328 months and 19 days old,

or 5777 weeks and 1 day old,

or 40440 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 25, 1914?

There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 25, 1914?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 25, 1914.

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