Historical Events
Theater Premiere
Elmer Rice's play "On Trial" premieres in NYC
- German army executes 150 Belgians by firing squad
- German fleet bombs the English coast
- Harris Theater (Candler, Coan & Harris) opens at 226 W 42nd St NYC
Historic Communication
In a message to the Senate, US President Woodrow Wilson urges the American people to be 'neutral in fact as well as name'
1914 History
Famous Birthdays
- Fumio Hayasaka, Japanese film score composer (Rashomon; Seven Samurai), born in Sendai, Honshū, Japan (d. 1955)
- Lajos Baróti, Hungarian soccer defender (2 caps; Szegedi AK, Győri ETO) and manager (Hungary 1957-66, 75-78), born in Szeged, Hungary (d. 2005)
Famous Deaths
- Franz Xavier Wernz, German Superior General of the Society of Jesus, dies at 69
About August 19, 1914
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 108 years, 9 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
