About August 26, 1914
August 26, 1914 is the 238th day of the year 1914 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 127 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.
You can browse the full year 1914 calendar in case you need it.
A person born on this day will be 109 years old today. (Assuming this person is still alive and kicking)
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Virgo is the sun 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 a person born on this day if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology (or Chinese zodiac).
What Happened On August 26, 1914
- 1914 –World War I: the British Expeditionary Force fights a rear-guard action at the Battle of Le Cateau that briefly checks the German advance.
- 1914 –World War I: the German colony of Togoland is invaded by French and British forces, who take it after 5 days.
Who Were Born On August 26, 1914?
- 1914 –Julio Cortázar, Argentine writer (d. 1984)
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