What happened on Saturday August 29, 1914?

Here's what happened on August 29, 1914:

• Battle of Tannenberg - German Decisive Victory German forces strategically surrounded the retreating Russian Second Army in the open fields near the village of Frogenau, east of Tannenberg. This maneuver resulted in a devastating defeat for Russia, significantly impacting the Eastern Front's military dynamics during the early stages of World War I.
• Battle of Tannenberg - Russian Army Collapse On the fourth day of the Battle of Tannenberg, the Russian Narev Army experienced a catastrophic breakdown, with General Martos being captured during the German offensive. This event marked a significant defeat for Russian forces in the Eastern Front of World War I.
• Battle of St. Quentin - French Counter-Attack in World War I During the early stages of World War I, the French Fifth Army launched a strategic counter-attack against invading German forces at Saint-Quentin in the Aisne region. This battle was part of the initial German invasion of France and represented a critical moment of resistance by French troops.
• First Ship Through Panama Canal from Arizona The Arizonian became the first vessel to arrive in San Francisco after traversing the newly completed Panama Canal, marking a significant milestone in maritime transportation and the canal's operational status.

Events in 1914

August 29, 1914: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 29, 1914

Newspapers from Aug. 29, 1914

August 29, 1914 was a Saturday and it was the 241st day of the year 1914 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 29, 1914 can also be written as 8/29/1914 in the US and as 29/8/1914 in UK and Europe.

August 29, 1914 in August 1914 calendar

Famous people died on August 29, 1914:

• George S. Carr
• Charles Dujardin

Famous people who died in 1914

Famous people who died on August 29th

August 29, 1914: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 29, 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 29th 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 29, 1914: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 1914 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 29, 1914 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 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 29, 1914 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 03:03 pm and setting at 11:42 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 29, 1914

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Someone born on August 29, 1914 is:

110 years 7 months old,

or 1327 months and 25 days old,

or 5773 weeks and 4 days old,

or 40415 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 29, 1914?

There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 29, 1914?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 29, 1914.

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