Historical Events
- British Grand Fleet reaches Scapa Flow
Declaration of War
Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany declares war on his nephew Tsar Nicholas II of Russia in WWI
Wilhelm II
Nicholas II
- France and Germany mobilize their troops at outbreak of WWI
Event of Interest
Marcus Garvey and others found the Universal Negro Improvement Association in Jamaica with aim of creating black-governed nation in Africa
Marcus Garvey
- Trois Vierges: German 69th infantry regiment enters Luxembourg on outbreak of WWI
Famous Birthdays
- Jack Delano [Jacob Ovcharov], Russian-born American composer and photographer, born in Voroshilovka, Russian Empire (d. 1997)
1914 Highlights
About August 1, 1914
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
