Historical Events
- -24] German troops plunder Belgium
- Battle of Mons: General Alexander von Kluck's troops forced a British withdrawal.
- Gen von Hausen executes 612 inhabitants of Dinant, Belgium
- Japan declares war on Germany in World War I
Famous Deaths
- Felix Fivet, Belgian baby, executed by German troops at 3 weeks
- George Ambrose Pogson, British consul in Hamburg (1880-1914), dies
Died in 1914 1914 Highlights
About August 23, 1914
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 8 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo
