What happened on Wednesday August 26, 1914?

Here's what happened on August 26, 1914:

• Battle of Tannenberg: German Victory over Russians A significant battle on the Eastern Front during World War I, where German forces decisively defeated the Russian Second Army in East Prussia. The battle was a strategic triumph for Germany, demonstrating superior military tactics and intelligence gathering.
• British Defensive Action at Le Cateau During the early stages of World War I, the British II Corps under General Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien conducted a successful defensive action during the retreat from Mons, temporarily halting the German advance and demonstrating British military resilience.
• First German Colony Falls in World War I Togoland, a German colonial territory in West Africa, surrendered to French and British allied forces after a 20-day campaign. This marked the first German colonial loss during World War I, signaling the global nature of the conflict.
• Birth of Julio Cortázar Julio Cortázar, a renowned Argentine writer known for his innovative literary style and influential works like 'Hopscotch' and 'We Love Glenda So Much', was born on this date. He would become a key figure in the Latin American literary boom.
• Founding of Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras One of Brazil's most prestigious football clubs, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, was founded on this date. The club would go on to become a major force in Brazilian and international football.

Events in 1914

August 26, 1914: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 26, 1914

Newspapers from Aug. 26, 1914

August 26, 1914 was a Wednesday and it was the 238th day of the year 1914 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 1914 can also be written as 8/26/1914 in the US and as 26/8/1914 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 1914 in August 1914 calendar

Famous people born on August 26, 1914:

• Julio Cortázar

  Renowned Argentine writer who was a key figure in the Latin American literary boom.

Famous people born in 1914

Famous people born on August 26th

August 26, 1914: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 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 26th 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 26, 1914: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1914 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 26, 1914 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 26, 1914 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 11:27 am and setting at 09:52 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 26, 1914

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Someone born on August 26, 1914 is:

110 years 7 months old,

or 1327 months and 28 days old,

or 5774 weeks

or 40418 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 1914?

There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1914?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 26, 1914.

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