Historical Events
Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition
Ernest Shackleton's ship "Endurance" leaves Plymouth, England, on the last major expedition of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration
- French troops under Gen Bonneau occupy Mulhouse at Elzas
- Montenegro declares war on Germany
Famous Birthdays
- (C. Dudley) "Pete" King, American film and easy listening music arranger and composer (The Pied Piper of Hamelin; The Last of the Secret Agents?), born in Greenville, Ohio (d. 1982)
- Unity Mitford, English fascist sympathizer and one of the Mitford sisters, born in London (d. 1948)
About August 8, 1914
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 8 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
