What are the important events that happened on August 12, 1914? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
August 12, 1914: Facts & Myths About This Day
August 12, 1914 is the 224th day of the year 1914 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 141 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is July 30, 1914 – a Wednesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?
Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectaicosatetragon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $19,488.50. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Leo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Peridot is the modern birthstone for this month. Diamond is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Tiger is the mythical animal and Wood is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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August 12, 1914 Historical Events
- 1914 –World War I: the United Kingdom declares war on Austria-Hungary; the countries of the British Empire follow suit.
Who were born on August 12, 1914?
- 1914 –Gerd Buchdahl, German philosopher (d. 2001)
- 1914 –Ruth Lowe, Canadian pianist and composer (I'll Never Smile Again) (d. 1981)
Who died on August 12, 1914?
- 1914 –John Philip Holland, Irish submarine designer (b. 1840)
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