What happened on Sunday July 26, 1914?

About July 26th, 1914, in brief:

  • Historical events: Austria-Hungary officially condemns Serbia's response to their diplomatic ultimatum, escalating tensions in the Balkans and setting the stage for potential military conflict.
  • Day of the week: July 26th, 1914 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: When the Angelus is Ringing by Peerless Quartet
  • Popular movie: The Patchwork Girl of Oz directed by J. Farrell MacDonald

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July 26, 1914: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 26, 1914:

  • Austria-Hungary Condemns Serbia Austria-Hungary officially condemns Serbia's response to their diplomatic ultimatum, escalating tensions in the Balkans and setting the stage for potential military conflict.
  • Britain's Diplomatic Mediation Attempt Britain attempts to organize a multinational political conference among major European powers to mediate the escalating dispute between Austria-Hungary and Serbia, demonstrating diplomatic efforts to prevent potential military confrontation.
  • British Navy Prepares for Potential Conflict Winston Churchill, as First Lord of the Admiralty, orders the British naval fleet to remain at high alert, signaling growing international tensions and potential military mobilization.
  • German Military Prepares Ultimatum German Chief of Staff General Helmuth von Moltke issues a strategic ultimatum regarding Belgium, indicating potential German military intervention and expansion of the emerging conflict.
  • Diplomatic Breakdown in Balkans Serbia and Bulgaria officially interrupt diplomatic relations, further destabilizing the regional political landscape and contributing to the growing pre-war tensions.

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

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What day of the week was July 26, 1914?


July 26, 1914 was a Sunday and it was the 207th day of the year 1914 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 26, 1914 can also be written as 7/26/1914 in the US and as 26/7/1914 in UK and Europe.

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July 26, 1914: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 26, 1914 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 20th and July 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 26, 1914 was When the Angelus is Ringing by Peerless Quartet, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

  1. - When the Angelus is Ringing youtube
  2. - In the Valley of the Moon youtube
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July 26, 1914: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 26th is Leo.

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July 26, 1914: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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July 26, 1914: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 26, 1914 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 08:40 am and setting at 09:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 07, 1914 while the next full moon would come on Aug 06, 1914.

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How old is someone born on July 26, 1914?


Someone born on July 26, 1914 is:

110 years 9 months old,

or 1329 months and 18 days old,

or 5781 weeks and 3 days old,

or 40470 days old,

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

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