What Happened on May 14?
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EVENTS ON MAY 14
Explore the most important historical events that happened on May 14, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Rugby football
Year:
1870
The first game of rugby in New Zealand is played in Nelson between Nelson College and the Nelson Rugby Football Club.
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Boshin War
Year:
1868
Boshin War: The Battle of Utsunomiya Castle ends as former Tokugawa shogunate forces withdraw northward.
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American Civil War
Year:
1863
American Civil War: During the Vicksburg campaign, Union forces drive Confederates under Joseph E. Johnston out of Jackson, Mississippi in the Battle of Jackson.
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Mindon Min
Year:
1857
Mindon Min was crowned as King of Burma in Mandalay, Burma.
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Salem witchcraft trial (1878)
Year:
1878
The last witchcraft trial held in the United States begins in Salem, Massachusetts, after Lucretia Brown, an adherent of Christian Science, accused Daniel Spofford of attempting to harm her through his mental powers.
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Siege of Nicaea
Year:
1097
The Siege of Nicaea begins during the First Crusade.
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2022 Buffalo shooting
Year:
2022
Ten people are killed in a mass shooting in Buffalo, New York.
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May 14 Revolt
Year:
1915
The May 14 Revolt takes place in Lisbon, Portugal.
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BIRTHS ON MAY 14
Discover famous people and historical figures born on May 14, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Marco Zanuso
Year of birth:
1916
Marco Zanuso, Italian architect and designer (died 2001)
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Gul Khan Nasir
Year of birth:
1914
Gul Khan Nasir, Pakistani journalist, poet, and politician (died 1983)
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W. T. Tutte
Year of birth:
1914
William Tutte, British codebreaker and mathematician (died 2002)
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Ne Win
Year of birth:
1910
Ne Win, Burmese army general and politician, 4th President of Burma (died 2002)
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Robert F. Christy
Year of birth:
1916
Robert F. Christy, Canadian-American physicist and astronomer (died 2012)
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Lou Harrison
Year of birth:
1917
Lou Harrison, American composer and critic (died 2003)
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Mrinal Sen
Year of birth:
1923
Mrinal Sen, Bangladeshi-Indian director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2018)
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Franjo Tuđman
Year of birth:
1922
Franjo Tuđman, Croatian historian and politician, 1st President of Croatia (died 1999)
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DEATHS ON MAY 14
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on May 14, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Heinz Guderian
Year of death:
1954
Heinz Guderian, Prussian-German general (born 1888)
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Yasuo Kuniyoshi
Year of death:
1953
Yasuo Kuniyoshi, American painter and photographer (born 1893)
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Marie Vassilieff
Year of death:
1957
Marie Vassilieff, Russian-French painter (born 1884)
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Infanta Maria Antónia of Portugal
Year of death:
1959
Infanta Maria Antonia of Portugal (born 1862)
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Sidney Bechet
Year of death:
1959
Sidney Bechet, American saxophonist, clarinet player, and composer (born 1897)
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Heber J. Grant
Year of death:
1945
Heber J. Grant, American religious leader, 7th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (born 1856)
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Wolfgang Lüth
Year of death:
1945
Wolfgang Lüth, Latvian-German captain (born 1913)
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Magnus Hirschfeld
Year of death:
1935
Magnus Hirschfeld, German physician and sexologist (born 1868)
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HOLIDAYS ON MAY 14
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on May 14 around the world.
May 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: May 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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List of national independence days
Independence Day (Paraguay)
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Public holidays in Liberia
National Unification Day (Liberia)
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Izumo-taisha
The first day of Izumo-taisha Shrine Grand Festival. (Izumo-taisha)
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Boniface of Tarsus
Christian feast day: Boniface of Tarsus
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Victor and Corona
Christian feast day: Victor and Corona
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Matthias the Apostle
Christian feast day: Matthias the Apostle (Roman Catholic Church, Anglican Communion, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America)
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Mo Chutu of Lismore
Christian feast day: Mo Chutu of Lismore (Roman Catholic Church)
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