The temperature on May 30, 1914 was between 6.2 °C and 18.5 °C and averaged 12.9 °C. There was 6.2 hours of sunshine (38%). The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the north. Source: KNMI
In The Netherlands , there was from August 29, 1913 to September 9, 1918 the cabinet Cort van der Linden, with Mr. P.W.A. Cort van der Linden (liberaal) as prime minister.
August 26 » World War I: During the retreat from Mons, the British II Corps commanded by General Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien fought a vigorous and successful defensive action at Le Cateau.
September 3 » World War I: Start of the Battle of Grand Couronné, a German assault against French positions on high ground near the city of Nancy.
September 9 » World War I: The creation of the Canadian Automobile Machine Gun Brigade, the first fully mechanized unit in the British Army.
September 13 » World War I: The Battle of Aisne begins between Germany and France.
December 23 » World War I: Australian and New Zealand troops arrive in Cairo, Egypt.
December 24 » World War I: The "Christmas truce" begins.
Christening day October 15, 1914
The temperature on October 15, 1914 was between 7.9 °C and 16.6 °C and averaged 11.7 °C. There was 0.3 hours of sunshine (3%). The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the east-northeast. Source: KNMI
In The Netherlands , there was from August 29, 1913 to September 9, 1918 the cabinet Cort van der Linden, with Mr. P.W.A. Cort van der Linden (liberaal) as prime minister.
April 9 » Mexican Revolution: One of the world's first naval/air skirmishes takes place off the coast of western Mexico.
August 4 » In response to the German invasion of Belgium, Belgium and the British Empire declare war on Germany. The United States declares its neutrality.
August 24 » World War I: The Battle of Cer ends as the first Allied victory in the war.
August 26 » World War I: The German colony of Togoland surrenders to French and British forces after a 20-day campaign.
September 3 » William, Prince of Albania leaves the country after just six months due to opposition to his rule.
December 15 » A gas explosion at Mitsubishi Hōjō coal mine, in Kyushu, Japan, kills 687.
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