What Happened on August 10, 1914

Historical Events

  • At Liege, German 12"/16.5" guns reach Belgian boundary
  • German battle cruiser Goeben reaches Dardanellen/Turkey joins Germany
  • German troops reconquer Mulhouse in Elzas
  • WWI: French fall back at Alsace

Famous Birthdays

  • Carlos Menditeguy, Argentine auto racer (11 x F1 GP) and horse trainer, polo player, born in Buenos Aires, Argentina (d. 1973)
  • Jeff Corey [Arthur Zwerling], American actor (Getting Straight, Superman & Mole Men), born in New York City (d. 2002)

About August 10, 1914

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 8 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo