What happened this day in history August 4, 1914

What are the important events that happened on August 4, 1914? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 4, 1914: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 4, 1914 is the 216th day of the year 1914 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 149 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is July 22, 1914 – a Tuesday. 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 ‘dihectadecahexagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $1,947.20. (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 4, 1914 Historical Events

  • 1914
    World War I: Germany invades Belgium. In response, the United Kingdom declares war on Germany. The United States declare their neutrality.

Who died on August 4, 1914?

  • 1914
    Jules Lemaître, French critic and dramatist (b. 1853)

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