Tukuk-OS📅 July 14
17 events · 12 births · 12 deaths
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What happened on July 14? Below are the notable events chosen by Wikipedia’s editors for this date, followed by celebrated births, deaths and the observances recognised around the world.
Events
- 2016 — A man deliberately drove a truck into crowds in Nice, France, resulting in 86 deaths.
- 2014 — Lightning strikes started four fires in the Methow Valley in the U.S. state of Washington, collectively known as the Carlton Complex Fire.
- 2003 — Valerie Plame's identity as a CIA operative was leaked to and published by journalist Robert Novak.
- 1987 — More than 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain fell in a two-and-a-half-hour period in parts of Montreal, causing severe flooding.
- 1960 — Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 1-11 ditched off Polillo Island in the Philippines, killing one person and injuring 44 others.
Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 1-11Water landingPolillo Island
- 1950 — Korean War: North Korean troops began attacking the headquarters of the American 24th Infantry Division in present-day Daejeon, South Korea.
Korean WarBattle of Taejon24th Infantry Division (United States)
- 1916 — The Battle of Delville Wood began as an action within the Battle of the Somme, lasting until 3 September 1916.
- 1902 — The medieval St Mark's Campanile in Venice collapsed, also demolishing the Loggetta del Sansovino.
- 1902 — An expedition led by Peruvian explorer and farmer Agustín Lizárraga discovered the Incan city of Machu Picchu (pictured).
- 1881 — While on the run from a death sentence, American outlaw Billy the Kid was shot and killed by Sherriff Pat Garrett in Fort Sumner, New Mexico.
- 1874 — A fire destroyed 812 structures and killed 20 people in Chicago, leading to reforms in the city's fire-prevention and firefighting efforts.
- 1865 — A seven-man mountaineering team made the first ascent of the Matterhorn, marking the end of the golden age of alpinism.
- 1798 — The Sedition Act became law, making it a federal crime to write, publish, or utter false or malicious statements about the U.S. federal government.
Alien and Sedition ActsFederal government of the United States
- 1791 — The Priestley Riots, targeting religious dissenters such as Joseph Priestley, began in Birmingham, England.
- 1789 — The Bastille, a fortress and prison in Paris, was stormed by a crowd during the flashpoint of the French Revolution.
- 1455 — 1454–1466 Thirteen Years' War: The Battle for Kneiphof ended with a decisive victory for the Teutonic Order.
Thirteen Years' War (1454–1466)Battle for KneiphofTeutonic Order
- 1223 — Louis VIII (seal pictured) began his three-year reign as King of France.
Births
- 2004 — Noah Clowney, American basketball player
- 2003 — Haley Winn, American hockey player
- 1997 — Neekolul, American internet personality
- 1995 — Harrison Butker, American football player
- 1995 — Kim In-hyeok, South Korean volleyball player (died 2022)
- 1994 — Lucas Giolito, American baseball player
- 1990 — Paulo Muacho, Portuguese politician
- 1988 — Conor McGregor, Irish mixed martial artist
- 1988 — Jérémy Stravius, French swimmer
- 1987 — Adam Johnson, English footballer
- 1987 — Dan Reynolds, American singer-songwriter
- 1986 — Dan Smith, British singer, songwriter and record producer
Deaths
- 2025 — B. Saroja Devi, Indian actress (born 1938)
- 2025 — Andrea Gibson, American poet and activist (born 1975)
- 2025 — John MacArthur, American evangelical preacher (born 1939)
- 2025 — Fauja Singh, British-Indian centenarian marathon runner
- 2024 — Jacoby Jones, American football player (born 1984)
- 2022 — Ivana Trump, Czech-American socialite and model (born 1949)
- 2020 — Rosa, Spanish-born cow on French television (born 2001)
- 2017 — Maryam Mirzakhani, Iranian mathematician (born 1977)
- 2005 — Cicely Saunders, English hospice founder (born 1918)
- 2000 — Pepo, Chilean cartoonist; creator of Condorito (born 1911)
- 1998 — Richard McDonald, American businessman, co-founded McDonald's (born 1909)
- 1993 — Léo Ferré, Monacan singer-songwriter, pianist, and poet (born 1916)
Observances & holidays
- Christian feast day: Blessed Angeline of Marsciano
- Christian feast day: Gaspar de Bono
- Christian feast day: Camillus of Lellis (Roman Catholic Church, except in the United States)
- Christian feast day: Deusdedit of Canterbury
- Christian feast day: Francis Solanus
- Christian feast day: Blessed Ghébrē-Michael
- Christian feast day: John Keble (Church of England)
- Christian feast day: Samson Occom (Episcopal Church (United States)
- Christian feast day: July 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Bastille Day (France and dependencies)
- International Non-Binary People's Day
- Republic Day (Iraq)
- Victoria Day (Sweden). The birthday of Crown Princess Victoria is an official flag flying day in Sweden.
Victoria DaysVictoria, Crown Princess of SwedenFlag flying days in Sweden
- North Korean Defectors' Day (in South Korea)
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