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What Happened on August 29, 1914

Historical Events

Battle of Tannenberg

4th day of Battle of Tannenberg (WWI): Russian Second Army panics, General Martos caught

  • Arizonian is 1st vessel to arrive in San Francisco via Panama Canal
  • Battle of St Quentin: French counterattack under General Lanrezac
  • New Zealand forces capture German Samoa

About August 29, 1914

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

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