Historical Events
- Sir Oliver Joseph Lodge demonstrates wireless telegraphy (radio) using Morse code at a meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science at Oxford University
Famous Birthdays
- Frank Burge, Australian rugby league forward (13 Tests, 26 games NSW; Glebe, St. George; RL "Immortal") and coach (St. George, North Sydney, Western Suburbs, Newtown), born in Sydney, Australia (d. 1958)
1894 Highlights
About August 14, 1894
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 129 years, 1 month and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
