What are the important events that happened on August 15, 1914? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 15, 1914: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 15, 1914 is the 227^th day of the year 1914 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 138 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 2, 1914 – a Saturday. 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 ‘dihectaicosaheptagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $389.82. (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 15, 1914 Historical Events

• 1914 –
  A male servant of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright sets fire to the living quarters of the architect’s Wisconsin home, Taliesin, murders seven people and burns the living quarters to the ground.
• 1914 –
  The First Russian Army, led by Pavel Rennenkampf, enters Eastern Prussia.
• 1914 –
  The Panama Canal opens to traffic with the transit of the cargo ship SS Ancon.

Who were born on August 15, 1914?

• 1914 –
  Paul Rand, American graphic designer (d. 1996)

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