Day of Week Wednesday in other languages
- If you are interested in languages then this day of the week Wednesday is called:
Dies Mercurii in Latin, Mittwoch in German, Mercredi in French, Mercoledi in Italian, Miercoles in Spanish
Zodiac Sign ♌ Leo Born on this Date
- People born in the year 1914 on the 12th August have the zodiac sign Leo.
Leo is the fifth astrological sign of the zodiac, originating from the constellation of Leo. The symbol of the lion is based on the Nemean Lion, a lion with an impenetrable hide. Leos are extremely sensitive but they hide that very well.
Amazingly creative on the spot. Dominant and the biggest extrovert of all the Zodiac Signs. Leo always enjoy attention and they usually will be at the center of it. Knowing exactly what they want Leos will make use of all their wits and creativeness to get achieve said desires. In love, sex and relationships, Leos are full of energy. They offer a lot and want the same in return.
Setbacks or failures will never bring a Leo to their knees. As the name suggests they are born leaders. Public image is very important to Leo. Leos will be most effective when in a position of command, their personal magnetism and energy brings out the best from subordinates.
Very generous, kind and openhearted people. In relationships with others the Leo type is open, sincere, genuine and trusting. The secret of the Leo is that they need to be needed.
Historical Events for 12th August, 1914
- » World War I: The United Kingdom declares war on Austria-Hungary; the countries of the British Empire follow suit.
- » World War I: The Battle of Haelen (1914) called Battle of Haelen a.k.a. (Battle of the Silver Helmets) a clash between large Belgian and German cavalry formations at Halen, Belgium.
Famous Birthdays on August 12 in 1914
- » Gerd Buchdahl, German-English philosopher (d. 2001)
- » Ruth Lowe, Canadian pianist and songwriter (d. 1981)
August 12th Famous Deaths for 1914
- » John Philip Holland, Irish engineer, designed the HMS Holland 1 (b. 1840)
August 12th Holidays in History
- » Christian Calendar of saints e.g Feast Day:
- » Jane Frances de Chantal
- » Euplius
- » Herculanus of Brescia
- » Pope Innocent XI
- » August 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- » Glorious Twelfth (United Kingdom)
- » International Youth Day (United Nations)
- » The first day of Awa Dance Festival (Tokushima, Tokushima named Tokushima)
- » Thelema Thelemic holidays known as The Feast of the Prophet and his Bride (Thelema)
If you were born on this day of the week in the year 1914 then you would be 110 years old today. If you decided to start collecting one dollar every day at the age 10 then you would have accumulated $36500 today.