What happened on Monday August 31, 1914?

Here's what happened on August 31, 1914:

• Australia Enters World War I Australia officially joins the Allied forces in World War I, committing troops to support the British Empire's war effort. This marks a significant moment in Australian military history, demonstrating the nation's loyalty to the British Commonwealth and its emerging national identity.
• German Strategic Decision in World War I German General von Kluck makes a critical strategic decision not to attack Paris, potentially altering the course of the early stages of World War I. This decision could have significant implications for the German military's Western Front campaign.
• St. Petersburg Renamed to Petrograd The Russian imperial capital of St. Petersburg is renamed to Petrograd, reflecting the growing nationalist sentiment during the early 20th century and the lead-up to the Russian Revolution.
• Extinction of Passenger Pigeon Martha, the last known passenger pigeon, dies in the Cincinnati Zoo, marking the complete extinction of a once-abundant North American bird species. This event symbolizes the devastating impact of human activities on wildlife populations.
• German Troops Reconquer East Prussian Territory German military forces successfully reconquer the territories of Soldau and Neidenburg in East Prussia during the early stages of World War I, demonstrating the dynamic and fluid nature of the conflict's eastern front.
• Ecuador Signs Copyright Treaty Ecuador becomes a signatory to the Buenos Aires copyright treaty, contributing to international intellectual property protection and legal standardization in South America.
• Local Weather Event Recorded rainfall of 24.8 cm at Bloomingdale, Michigan, representing a significant local meteorological event.

Events in 1914

August 31, 1914: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 31, 1914

Newspapers from Aug. 31, 1914

August 31, 1914 was a Monday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1914 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 1914 can also be written as 8/31/1914 in the US and as 31/8/1914 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 1914 in August 1914 calendar

Famous people born on August 31, 1914:

• Richard Basehart

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Famous people born in 1914

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August 31, 1914: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1914 was Love Has Wings by Charles Harrison & Grace Kerns, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

1. Charles Harrison & Grace Kerns - Love Has Wings
2. Fred Duprez - Happy Tho' Married

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st 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 31, 1914: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1914 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 31, 1914 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 1914 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 04:40 pm and setting at 01:58 am.

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 31, 1914

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Someone born on August 31, 1914 is:

110 years 8 months old,

or 1328 months and 14 days old,

or 5776 weeks and 2 days old,

or 40434 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 1914?

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1914?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 31, 1914.

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