Charles V and Francis I sign the Treaty of Madrid, forcing Francis to renounce his claims to Burgundy, Italy, and Flande
Charles V and Francis I sign the Treaty of Madrid, forcing Francis to renounce his claims to Burgundy, Italy, and Flanders
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Dutch East India Company conquers the city of Malacca, killing about 7,000 people
Dutch East India Company conquers the city of Malacca, killing about 7,000 people
Spanish King Philip V abdicates the throne in favor of his 17-year-old son Louis I; he returns to rule in September afte
Spanish King Philip V abdicates the throne in favor of his 17-year-old son Louis I; he returns to rule in September after Louis dies of smallpox
Third Battle of Panipat: In one of the largest battles of the 18th century, the mostly Muslim Afghan Durrani Empire defe
Third Battle of Panipat: In one of the largest battles of the 18th century, the mostly Muslim Afghan Durrani Empire defeats the mostly Hindu Maratha Empire in northern India. An estimated 60,000 to 70,000 people are killed in the fighting, and about 40,000 Maratha prisoners are massacred afterward.
US Congress of the Confederation ratifies the Treaty of Paris, signed on September 3, 1783, ending the American Revoluti
US Congress of the Confederation ratifies the Treaty of Paris, signed on September 3, 1783, ending the American Revolutionary War, and forwards it to the British government
Tunisian President Ben Ali flees to Saudi Arabia after popular protests known as the Jasmine Revolution
The Tunisian revolution, also called the Jasmine Revolution and Tunisian Revolution of Dignity, was an intensive 28-day campaign of civil resistance.
"Today Show" premieres with Dave Garroway & Jack Lescoulie on NBC-TV
Today (also called The Today Show) is an American morning television show that airs weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on NBC. The program debuted on January 14, 1952.
Giacomo Puccini's opera "Tosca", with a libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa, premieres at Teatro Costanzi in R
Giacomo Puccini's opera "Tosca", with a libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa, premieres at Teatro Costanzi in Rome, Italy
Australian cricketer Joe Darling hits the first six in Test cricket (out of the ground)
Australian cricketer Joe Darling hits the first six in Test cricket (out of the ground)
English King Henry III marries Eleonora of Provence
English King Henry III marries Eleonora of Provence
Danish "Out of Africa" author Karen Blixen (28), pen name Isak Dinesen marries her 2nd cousin Baron Hans von Blixen-Fine
Danish "Out of Africa" author Karen Blixen (28), pen name Isak Dinesen marries her 2nd cousin Baron Hans von Blixen-Finecke
American comedian Jack Benny (32) weds American salesgirl Sadie Marks (later known as Mary Livingstone) (22) at the Clay
American comedian Jack Benny (32) weds American salesgirl Sadie Marks (later known as Mary Livingstone) (22) at the Clayton Hotel in Waukegan, Illinois, until his death in 1974
Kathleen Kinmont files for divorce from Lorenzo Lamas
Lorenzo Fernando Lamas is an American actor and producer. He is widely known for his role of Lance Cumson, the irresponsible grandson of Angela Channing—played by Jane Wyman—in the soap opera Falcon...
"Easy Rider" director and actor Dennis Hopper (73) divorces his fifth wife Victoria Duffy due to irreconcilable differen
"Easy Rider" director and actor Dennis Hopper (73) divorces his fifth wife Victoria Duffy due to irreconcilable differences and out-of-control spending
Teotihuacan General Siyaj K'ak', conquers the important Mayan city Tikal and deposes its ruler
Teotihuacan General Siyaj K'ak', conquers the important Mayan city Tikal and deposes its ruler
Formal approval of the Order of Templars at the Council of Troyes
The downfall of the Knights Templar was initiated by King Philip IV of France. Philip, who was heavily in debt due to his lavish policies and military endeavours, saw the Templars as a way of...
Arnošt of Pardubice becomes the first Archbishop of Prague (and the last bishop of Prague)
Arnošt of Pardubice becomes the first Archbishop of Prague (and the last bishop of Prague)
Church authorities in Rome burn Hebrew books
Church authorities in Rome burn Hebrew books
1st Connecticut constitution (Fundamental Orders) adopted in Hartford, published by Rodger Ludlow
1st Connecticut constitution (Fundamental Orders) adopted in Hartford, published by Rodger Ludlow
Battle of the Lines of Elvas: Portuguese forces defeat Spanish forces during the Portuguese Restoration War
The Restoration War between Portugal and Spain began with the Portuguese revolution of 1640 and ended with the Treaty of Lisbon in 1668, bringing a formal end to the Iberian Union. The period from...
Portuguese trading port of Bombay is officially transferred to English control, as part of the dowry of Portuguese princ
Portuguese trading port of Bombay is officially transferred to English control, as part of the dowry of Portuguese princess Catherine of Braganza
The musical instrument, the clarinet, is invented in Nuremberg, Germany
The musical instrument, the clarinet, is invented in Nuremberg, Germany
Massachusetts holds a day of fasting for wrongly persecuted "witches"
Massachusetts holds a day of fasting for wrongly persecuted "witches"
German mob leader and thief "Sjako" sentenced to death in Amsterdam
German mob leader and thief "Sjako" sentenced to death in Amsterdam
Britain and Spain sign 2nd Convention of Pardo - seeks to establish boundary between Georgia and Florida
Britain and Spain sign 2nd Convention of Pardo - seeks to establish boundary between Georgia and Florida
Dr. Jesse Bennett performs the first successful cesarean section in the United States on his wife, Elizabeth, delivering
Dr. Jesse Bennett performs the first successful cesarean section in the United States on his wife, Elizabeth, delivering a baby girl at their home in Edom, Virginia
Gideon Hawley becomes the first state school superintendent in the United States (New York)
Gideon Hawley becomes the first state school superintendent in the United States (New York)
Treaty of Kiel: King Frederick VI of Denmark cedes the Kingdom of Norway to King Charles XIII of Sweden
The Treaty of Kiel (Danish: Kieltraktaten) or Peace of Kiel (Swedish and Norwegian: Kielfreden or freden i Kiel) was concluded between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the Kingdom...
Greek War of Independence: Acrocorinth is captured by Theodoros Kolokotronis and Demetrius Ypsilanti
The Greek War of Independence, also known as the Greek Revolution or the Greek Revolution of 1821, was a successful war of independence fought by Greek revolutionaries against the Ottoman Empire from...
Battle between gunboats at Bayou Teche, Louisiana
Bayou Teche (Louisiana French: Bayou Têche) is a 125-mile-long (201 km) waterway in south central Louisiana in the United States.
Skirmish at Cosby Creek, Tennessee - General Robert B. Vance captured
Skirmish at Cosby Creek, Tennessee - General Robert B. Vance captured
North Carolina constitutional convention meets in Raleigh
North Carolina ( KARR-ə-LY-nə) is a state in the Southeastern and South Atlantic regions of the United States.
I. D. Shadd elected Speaker of lower house of Mississippi legislature
I. D. Shadd elected Speaker of lower house of Mississippi legislature
US Supreme Court rules racial segregation on trains unconstitutional [1]
US Supreme Court rules racial segregation on trains unconstitutional [1]
Cerro Aconcagua mountain in Argentina, 6,960 m (22,834 ft), is first climbed by a European expedition led by British mou
Cerro Aconcagua mountain in Argentina, 6,960 m (22,834 ft), is first climbed by a European expedition led by British mountaineer Edward FitzGerald
An earthquake in Kingston, Jamaica, kills more than 1,000
Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean, covering 10,990 square kilometres (4,240 sq mi). It is a popular tourism and resort destination.
Roger Hartigan scores century on Test debut v England in Adelaide (116)
Michael Joseph "Roger" Hartigan (12 December 1879 – 7 June 1958) was an Australian cricketer and administrator. Hartigan became Australia's 92nd Test debutant on 10 January 1908 for the Third Test of...
Dutch Zuiderzee dyke cracks
Dutch Zuiderzee dyke cracks
Finland and USSR adopt New Style (Gregorian) calendar
The Gregorian calendar is the calendar used in most parts of the world. It went into effect in October 1582 following the papal bull Inter gravissimas issued by Pope Gregory XIII, which introduced it...
John McGraw, Charles A. Stoneham and Francis Xavier McQuade buy NY Giants
John McGraw, Charles A. Stoneham and Francis Xavier McQuade buy NY Giants
Toronto Maple Leafs 1st hat trick (Hap Day) vs NY Rangers
Toronto Maple Leafs 1st hat trick (Hap Day) vs NY Rangers
Afghan King Amanullah forced to resign
Afghan King Amanullah forced to resign
First totalisator in the United States, a machine that records racetrack bets, is installed at Hialeah Park Race Track i
First totalisator in the United States, a machine that records racetrack bets, is installed at Hialeah Park Race Track in Hialeah, Florida
Iraq-Mediterranean oil pipeline goes into use
The Kirkuk-Mediterranean pipeline was a mixed 10/12-inch twin crude oil pipeline from the oil fields in Kirkuk, located in the former Ottoman vilayet of Mosul in northern Iraq, through Transjordan to...
National Society for Legalization of Euthanasia forms (NY)
National Society for Legalization of Euthanasia forms (NY)
All commercial ferry services between San Francisco and East Bay end
San Francisco, officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the fourth-most populous city in California and the 17th-most populous in the United States, with a population of 827,526 in 2024.
MLB Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis gives free agency to 91 Detroit Tigers minor league players
The Detroit Tigers are an American professional baseball team based in Detroit. The Tigers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central Division.
Japanese troops land at oil center Balikpapan in Borneo
The First Battle of Balikpapan took place on 23–25 January 1942, off the major oil-producing town and port of Balikpapan, on Borneo, in the Netherlands East Indies.
Soviet army begins offensive at Oranienbaum/Wolchow
Soviet army begins offensive at Oranienbaum/Wolchow
In Greece, Communists and the British agree to a cease-fire in the struggle to control Athens (and with it Greece)
In Greece, Communists and the British agree to a cease-fire in the struggle to control Athens (and with it Greece)
NFL Draft: Frank Dancewicz from University of Notre Dame first pick by Boston Yanks
The 1946 NFL draft was held on January 14, 1946, at the Commodore Hotel in New York City, New York. The selections were initially withheld from the public out of fear that the newly formed...
Black and Indian race rebellion in Durban, South Africa; 142 die
Black and Indian race rebellion in Durban, South Africa; 142 die
US recalls all consular officials from China
US recalls all consular officials from China
Vaughan William's "Sinfonia Antartica" premieres in Manchester
Sinfonia antartica ("Antarctic Symphony") is the Italian title given by Ralph Vaughan Williams to his seventh symphony, first performed in 1953.
Sandy Wilson's musical "The Boy Friend" opens at Wyndham's Theatre, in London's West End
The Boy Friend (sometimes misrepresented The Boyfriend) is a musical by Sandy Wilson.
Heitor Villa-Lobos' 8th Symphony premieres by the Philadelphia Orchestra, conducted by the composer, in Carnegie Hall, N
Heitor Villa-Lobos' 8th Symphony premieres by the Philadelphia Orchestra, conducted by the composer, in Carnegie Hall, New York City
Kripalu Maharaj is named fifth Jagadguru (world teacher)
Kripalu Ji Maharaj (IAST: Kṛpālu; 5 October 1922 – 15 November 2013) was an Indian spiritual guru.
The Reserve Bank of Australia is established
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is Australia's central bank and banknote issuing authority.
Chicago Bear Willard Dewveall becomes 1st NFLer to join AFL
Chicago Bear Willard Dewveall becomes 1st NFLer to join AFL
Bapu Nadkarni 32-27-5-0 v England, 21 maiden overs in a row
Rameshchandra Gangaram "Bapu" Nadkarni (4 April 1933 – 17 January 2020) was an Indian international cricketer, mainly known for being an economical bowler.
20,000 attend Human Be-In, San Francisco
San Francisco, officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the fourth-most populous city in California and the 17th-most populous in the United States, with a population of 827,526 in 2024.
25 members of US aircraft carrier Enterprise die during maneuvers
25 members of US aircraft carrier Enterprise die during maneuvers
Royal Ulster Constabulary officers patrol the Falls Road area of Belfast for the first time since 1969
Royal Ulster Constabulary officers patrol the Falls Road area of Belfast for the first time since 1969
Cricketer John Snow takes 7-40 for England to beat Australia by 299 runs
John Augustine Snow is a retired English international cricketer who played for Sussex from 1961 to 1977 and represented England in 49 Test matches.
"Sanford & Son" sitcom starring Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson premieres on NBC TV
Sanford and Son is an American sitcom television series that aired on NBC from January 14, 1972, to March 25, 1977.
World Football League is founded
World Football League is founded
17-year-old Lesley Whittle is kidnapped in Shropshire, England
The kidnapping and murder of Lesley Whittle occurred on 14 January 1975. Whittle, a teenage heiress, was kidnapped at gunpoint from her home in Highley, Shropshire, by Donald Neilson; a notorious...
"The Bionic Woman" with Lindsay Wagner debuts on ABC (later NBC)
The Bionic Woman is an American science fiction action-adventure television series created by Kenneth Johnson based on the 1972 novel Cyborg by Martin Caidin and starring Lindsay Wagner, that aired...
"Fantasy Island" starring Ricardo Montalbán and Hervé Villechaize premieres on ABC TV
Fantasy Island is an American fantasy drama television series created by Gene Levitt. It aired on ABC from 1977 to 1984. The series starred Ricardo Montalbán as the mysterious Mr.
Puerto Rican boxer Wilfred Benitez beats WBC welterweight champion Carlos Palomino of Mexico in a 15-round split decisio
Puerto Rican boxer Wilfred Benitez beats WBC welterweight champion Carlos Palomino of Mexico in a 15-round split decision in San Juan, Puerto Rico; becomes two-division champion at the age of 20
US Federal Communications Commission frees stations to air as many commercials an hour as they wish
US Federal Communications Commission frees stations to air as many commercials an hour as they wish
Ray Mancini scores a 3rd-round TKO of Bobby Chacon to retain his WBA lightweight title in Reno, Nevada; Chacon so severe
Ray Mancini scores a 3rd-round TKO of Bobby Chacon to retain his WBA lightweight title in Reno, Nevada; Chacon so severely battered he thanks referee Richard Steele for stopping the fight
16 indicted by the US for granting sanctuary to Central American refugees
16 indicted by the US for granting sanctuary to Central American refugees
Constitution of Guatemala takes effect
The Armed Forces of Guatemala (Spanish: Fuerzas Armadas de Guatemala) is the unified military organization of the Guatemala, consisting of three services: the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Pitcher Jim "Catfish" Hunter and outfielder Billy Williams are elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
The 1987 Major League Baseball season ended with the American League Champion Minnesota Twins winning the World Series over the National League Champion St.
"Barbara DeAngelis Show" premieres on CBS-TV
"Barbara DeAngelis Show" premieres on CBS-TV
Utah Jazz center Mark Eaton blocks two shots in a 96-89 win over the Seattle Supersonics; becomes only second player in
Utah Jazz center Mark Eaton blocks two shots in a 96-89 win over the Seattle Supersonics; becomes only second player in NBA history (along with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) to record 3,000 career blocks
Inna Lassovskaya triple-jumps ladies world record (14.61m)
Inna Lassovskaya triple-jumps ladies world record (14.61m)
10,000 South Africans attend state funeral of Joe Slovo
10,000 South Africans attend state funeral of Joe Slovo
Vinny Pazienza beats Panamanian boxing legend Roberto Durán in a 12-round unanimous decision in a super middleweight bou
Vinny Pazienza beats Panamanian boxing legend Roberto Durán in a 12-round unanimous decision in a super middleweight bout in Atlantic City; 2nd time in 6 months Pazienza wears down 43-year-old Duran in a high profile pay-pay-view bout
th episode of "Ellen" airs
th episode of "Ellen" airs
Charles Barkley pleads not guilty to an assault charge
Charles Barkley pleads not guilty to an assault charge
Mel Lastman, Mayor of Toronto, calls in the Army to help with snow removal and emergency medical evacuations after major
Mel Lastman, Mayor of Toronto, calls in the Army to help with snow removal and emergency medical evacuations after major snowstorm hits the city
A United Nations tribunal sentences five Bosnian Croats to up to 25 years for the 1993 killing of over 100 Muslims in a
A United Nations tribunal sentences five Bosnian Croats to up to 25 years for the 1993 killing of over 100 Muslims in a Bosnian village.
UK declared free of foot-and-mouth cattle disease
UK declared free of foot-and-mouth cattle disease
The national flag of Georgia, the so-called "five cross flag" restored to official use after a hiatus of some 500 years
The national flag of Georgia, the so-called "five cross flag" restored to official use after a hiatus of some 500 years
Landing of the Huygens probe on Saturn's moon Titan
Titan is the largest moon of Saturn and the second-largest in the Solar System. It is the only moon known to have a dense atmosphere—denser than Earth's—and is the only known object in the Solar...
MESSENGER spacecraft performs a Mercury flyby
MESSENGER was a NASA robotic space probe that orbited the planet Mercury between 2011 and 2015, studying Mercury's chemical composition, geology, and magnetic field.
Yemen declares war on al-Qaeda
The Al-Qaeda insurgency in Yemen is an ongoing armed conflict between the Yemeni government, the United States and their allies, and al-Qaeda-affiliated groups in Yemen.
Stampede near Sabarimala in Kerala, India kills 104 devotees and injures 100 more
The 2011 Sabarimala crowd crush (often incorrectly described as a human stampede) took place on 14 January 2011, Makara Jyothi Day at Pullumedu near Sabarimala in Kerala, India.
Ma Ying-jeou wins re-election as President of the Republic of China with 51% of the vote
Ma Ying-jeou wins re-election as President of the Republic of China with 51% of the vote
American journalist David Satter is expelled from Russia
David A. Satter is an American journalist and historian who writes about Russia and the Soviet Union.
63 people are killed and 70,000 are left homeless after floods devastate Mozambique and Malawi
63 people are killed and 70,000 are left homeless after floods devastate Mozambique and Malawi
Sixth republican presidential candidates debate hosted by Fox, held in North Charleston, South Carolina
Twelve presidential debates and nine forums were held between the candidates for the Republican Party's nomination for president in the 2016 United States presidential election, starting on August 6,...
Americans chance of dying from an accidental opioid overdose higher than a car accident for the first time, according to
Americans chance of dying from an accidental opioid overdose higher than a car accident for the first time, according to US National Safety Council
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora is fired amid Major League Baseball's investigation into sign-stealing by the Houston A
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora is fired amid Major League Baseball's investigation into sign-stealing by the Houston Astros; Cora was the Astros' bench coach before moving to Boston
Brock Purdy wins his first playoff game as a rookie quarterback against the Seattle Seahawks
Brock Richard Purdy is an American professional football quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL).
Dan Campbell leads the Detroit Lions to their first playoff win since 1991, defeating the Los Angeles Rams
Daniel Patrick Quinn is an American professional football coach who is the head coach for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL).
US Justice Department releases special counsel Jack Smith's final report on former and future president Donald Trump's e
US Justice Department releases special counsel Jack Smith's final report on former and future president Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election; Trump responds on social media calling Smith "deranged" and "a lamebrain"
s nuclear bunker is "just a few days" away from falling off a cliff on the East Yorkshire coast, England, due to coastal
s nuclear bunker is "just a few days" away from falling off a cliff on the East Yorkshire coast, England, due to coastal erosion; the bunker was more than 100 yards away from the sea when it was built [1]
Famous Births on January 14
birth
Benedict Arnold is born
Benedict Arnold military officer, known for british military officer, was born on 1741-01-14. Benedict Arnold (January 14, 1741 [O.S.
birth
Berthe Morisot is born
Berthe Morisot, French artist, known for french artist, was born on 1841-01-14. Berthe Marie Pauline Morisot was a French painter, printmaker and a member of the circle of painters in Paris who…
birth
John dos Passos is born
John dos Passos, American novelist, known for american novelist, was born on 1896-01-14.
birth
Thomas J. Watson Jr. is born
Thomas J. Watson Jr. businessman and diplomat, known for american businessman and diplomat, was born on 1914-01-14. Thomas John Watson Jr.
birth
Nathaniel Rochester is born
Nathaniel Rochester is born
birth
Carl Weathers is born
Carl Weathers, American actor and football player, known for american actor and football player, was born on 1948-01-14.
birth
Faye Dunaway is born
Faye Dunaway, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1941-01-14. Dorothy Faye Dunaway is an American actress.
birth
Steven Soderbergh is born
Steven Soderbergh, American filmmaker, known for american filmmaker, was born on 1963-01-14.
birth
LL Cool J is born
LL Cool J, American rapper, known for american rapper, was born on 1968-01-14. James Todd Smith, known professionally as LL Cool J (short for Ladies Love Cool James), is an American rapper and actor.
birth
Jason Bateman is born
Jason Bateman, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1969-01-14. Jason Kent Bateman is an American actor.
birth
Allen Toussaint is born
Allen Toussaint, American musician, known for american musician, songwriter and record producer, was born on 1938-01-14.
birth
Dave Grohl is born
Dave Grohl, American musician, known for american rock musician, was born on 1969-01-14. David Eric Grohl is an American musician.
Notable Deaths on January 14
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Edmond Halley dies
Edmond Halley astronomer, known for english astronomer, died on 1742-01-14. Edmond (or Edmund) Halley (8 November [O.S. 29 October] 1656 – 25 January 1742 [O.S.
death
Lewis Carroll dies
Lewis Carroll, English author and scholar, known for british author and scholar, died on 1898-01-14.
death
Anthony Eden dies
Anthony Eden dies
death
Ray Kroc dies
Ray Kroc, American business magnate, known for american business magnate, died on 1984-01-14.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 14, 1526?
- Charles V and Francis I sign the Treaty of Madrid, forcing Francis to renounce his claims to Burgundy, Italy, and Flanders
- What happened on January 14, 1641?
- Dutch East India Company conquers the city of Malacca, killing about 7,000 people
- What happened on January 14, 1724?
- Spanish King Philip V abdicates the throne in favor of his 17-year-old son Louis I; he returns to rule in September after Louis dies of smallpox
- What happened on January 14, 1761?
- Third Battle of Panipat: In one of the largest battles of the 18th century, the mostly Muslim Afghan Durrani Empire defeats the mostly Hindu Maratha Empire in northern India. An estimated 60,000 to 70,000 people are killed in the fighting, and about 40,000 Maratha prisoners are massacred afterward.
- What happened on January 14, 1784?
- US Congress of the Confederation ratifies the Treaty of Paris, signed on September 3, 1783, ending the American Revolutionary War, and forwards it to the British government
Complete Timeline — January 14 Through the Ages
Teotihuacan General Siyaj K'ak', conquers the important Mayan city Tikal and deposes its ruler
Teotihuacan General Siyaj K'ak', conquers the important Mayan city Tikal and deposes its ruler
Formal approval of the Order of Templars at the Council of Troyes
The downfall of the Knights Templar was initiated by King Philip IV of France. Philip, who was heavily in debt due to his lavish policies and military endeavours, saw the Templars as a way of...
English King Henry III marries Eleonora of Provence
English King Henry III marries Eleonora of Provence
Arnošt of Pardubice becomes the first Archbishop of Prague (and the last bishop of Prague)
Arnošt of Pardubice becomes the first Archbishop of Prague (and the last bishop of Prague)
Charles V and Francis I sign the Treaty of Madrid, forcing Francis to renounce his claims to Burgundy, Italy, and Flande
Charles V and Francis I sign the Treaty of Madrid, forcing Francis to renounce his claims to Burgundy, Italy, and Flanders
Church authorities in Rome burn Hebrew books
Church authorities in Rome burn Hebrew books
1st Connecticut constitution (Fundamental Orders) adopted in Hartford, published by Rodger Ludlow
1st Connecticut constitution (Fundamental Orders) adopted in Hartford, published by Rodger Ludlow
Dutch East India Company conquers the city of Malacca, killing about 7,000 people
Dutch East India Company conquers the city of Malacca, killing about 7,000 people
Battle of the Lines of Elvas: Portuguese forces defeat Spanish forces during the Portuguese Restoration War
The Restoration War between Portugal and Spain began with the Portuguese revolution of 1640 and ended with the Treaty of Lisbon in 1668, bringing a formal end to the Iberian Union. The period from...
Portuguese trading port of Bombay is officially transferred to English control, as part of the dowry of Portuguese princ
Portuguese trading port of Bombay is officially transferred to English control, as part of the dowry of Portuguese princess Catherine of Braganza
The musical instrument, the clarinet, is invented in Nuremberg, Germany
The musical instrument, the clarinet, is invented in Nuremberg, Germany
Massachusetts holds a day of fasting for wrongly persecuted "witches"
Massachusetts holds a day of fasting for wrongly persecuted "witches"
German mob leader and thief "Sjako" sentenced to death in Amsterdam
German mob leader and thief "Sjako" sentenced to death in Amsterdam
Spanish King Philip V abdicates the throne in favor of his 17-year-old son Louis I; he returns to rule in September afte
Spanish King Philip V abdicates the throne in favor of his 17-year-old son Louis I; he returns to rule in September after Louis dies of smallpox
Britain and Spain sign 2nd Convention of Pardo - seeks to establish boundary between Georgia and Florida
Britain and Spain sign 2nd Convention of Pardo - seeks to establish boundary between Georgia and Florida
Benedict Arnold is born
Benedict Arnold military officer, known for british military officer, was born on 1741-01-14. Benedict Arnold (January 14, 1741 [O.S.
Edmond Halley dies
Edmond Halley astronomer, known for english astronomer, died on 1742-01-14. Edmond (or Edmund) Halley (8 November [O.S. 29 October] 1656 – 25 January 1742 [O.S.
Third Battle of Panipat: In one of the largest battles of the 18th century, the mostly Muslim Afghan Durrani Empire defe
Third Battle of Panipat: In one of the largest battles of the 18th century, the mostly Muslim Afghan Durrani Empire defeats the mostly Hindu Maratha Empire in northern India. An estimated 60,000 to 70,000 people are killed in the fighting, and about 40,000 Maratha prisoners are massacred afterward.
US Congress of the Confederation ratifies the Treaty of Paris, signed on September 3, 1783, ending the American Revoluti
US Congress of the Confederation ratifies the Treaty of Paris, signed on September 3, 1783, ending the American Revolutionary War, and forwards it to the British government
Dr. Jesse Bennett performs the first successful cesarean section in the United States on his wife, Elizabeth, delivering
Dr. Jesse Bennett performs the first successful cesarean section in the United States on his wife, Elizabeth, delivering a baby girl at their home in Edom, Virginia
Gideon Hawley becomes the first state school superintendent in the United States (New York)
Gideon Hawley becomes the first state school superintendent in the United States (New York)
Treaty of Kiel: King Frederick VI of Denmark cedes the Kingdom of Norway to King Charles XIII of Sweden
The Treaty of Kiel (Danish: Kieltraktaten) or Peace of Kiel (Swedish and Norwegian: Kielfreden or freden i Kiel) was concluded between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the Kingdom...
Greek War of Independence: Acrocorinth is captured by Theodoros Kolokotronis and Demetrius Ypsilanti
The Greek War of Independence, also known as the Greek Revolution or the Greek Revolution of 1821, was a successful war of independence fought by Greek revolutionaries against the Ottoman Empire from...
Berthe Morisot is born
Berthe Morisot, French artist, known for french artist, was born on 1841-01-14. Berthe Marie Pauline Morisot was a French painter, printmaker and a member of the circle of painters in Paris who…
Battle between gunboats at Bayou Teche, Louisiana
Bayou Teche (Louisiana French: Bayou Têche) is a 125-mile-long (201 km) waterway in south central Louisiana in the United States.
Skirmish at Cosby Creek, Tennessee - General Robert B. Vance captured
Skirmish at Cosby Creek, Tennessee - General Robert B. Vance captured
North Carolina constitutional convention meets in Raleigh
North Carolina ( KARR-ə-LY-nə) is a state in the Southeastern and South Atlantic regions of the United States.
I. D. Shadd elected Speaker of lower house of Mississippi legislature
I. D. Shadd elected Speaker of lower house of Mississippi legislature
US Supreme Court rules racial segregation on trains unconstitutional [1]
US Supreme Court rules racial segregation on trains unconstitutional [1]
John dos Passos is born
John dos Passos, American novelist, known for american novelist, was born on 1896-01-14.
Cerro Aconcagua mountain in Argentina, 6,960 m (22,834 ft), is first climbed by a European expedition led by British mou
Cerro Aconcagua mountain in Argentina, 6,960 m (22,834 ft), is first climbed by a European expedition led by British mountaineer Edward FitzGerald
Australian cricketer Joe Darling hits the first six in Test cricket (out of the ground)
Australian cricketer Joe Darling hits the first six in Test cricket (out of the ground)
Lewis Carroll dies
Lewis Carroll, English author and scholar, known for british author and scholar, died on 1898-01-14.
Giacomo Puccini's opera "Tosca", with a libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa, premieres at Teatro Costanzi in R
Giacomo Puccini's opera "Tosca", with a libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa, premieres at Teatro Costanzi in Rome, Italy
An earthquake in Kingston, Jamaica, kills more than 1,000
Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean, covering 10,990 square kilometres (4,240 sq mi). It is a popular tourism and resort destination.
Roger Hartigan scores century on Test debut v England in Adelaide (116)
Michael Joseph "Roger" Hartigan (12 December 1879 – 7 June 1958) was an Australian cricketer and administrator. Hartigan became Australia's 92nd Test debutant on 10 January 1908 for the Third Test of...
Danish "Out of Africa" author Karen Blixen (28), pen name Isak Dinesen marries her 2nd cousin Baron Hans von Blixen-Fine
Danish "Out of Africa" author Karen Blixen (28), pen name Isak Dinesen marries her 2nd cousin Baron Hans von Blixen-Finecke
Thomas J. Watson Jr. is born
Thomas J. Watson Jr. businessman and diplomat, known for american businessman and diplomat, was born on 1914-01-14. Thomas John Watson Jr.
Dutch Zuiderzee dyke cracks
Dutch Zuiderzee dyke cracks
Finland and USSR adopt New Style (Gregorian) calendar
The Gregorian calendar is the calendar used in most parts of the world. It went into effect in October 1582 following the papal bull Inter gravissimas issued by Pope Gregory XIII, which introduced it...
John McGraw, Charles A. Stoneham and Francis Xavier McQuade buy NY Giants
John McGraw, Charles A. Stoneham and Francis Xavier McQuade buy NY Giants
Nathaniel Rochester is born
Nathaniel Rochester is born
American comedian Jack Benny (32) weds American salesgirl Sadie Marks (later known as Mary Livingstone) (22) at the Clay
American comedian Jack Benny (32) weds American salesgirl Sadie Marks (later known as Mary Livingstone) (22) at the Clayton Hotel in Waukegan, Illinois, until his death in 1974
Toronto Maple Leafs 1st hat trick (Hap Day) vs NY Rangers
Toronto Maple Leafs 1st hat trick (Hap Day) vs NY Rangers
Afghan King Amanullah forced to resign
Afghan King Amanullah forced to resign
First totalisator in the United States, a machine that records racetrack bets, is installed at Hialeah Park Race Track i
First totalisator in the United States, a machine that records racetrack bets, is installed at Hialeah Park Race Track in Hialeah, Florida
Iraq-Mediterranean oil pipeline goes into use
The Kirkuk-Mediterranean pipeline was a mixed 10/12-inch twin crude oil pipeline from the oil fields in Kirkuk, located in the former Ottoman vilayet of Mosul in northern Iraq, through Transjordan to...
National Society for Legalization of Euthanasia forms (NY)
National Society for Legalization of Euthanasia forms (NY)
Allen Toussaint is born
Allen Toussaint, American musician, known for american musician, songwriter and record producer, was born on 1938-01-14.
All commercial ferry services between San Francisco and East Bay end
San Francisco, officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the fourth-most populous city in California and the 17th-most populous in the United States, with a population of 827,526 in 2024.
MLB Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis gives free agency to 91 Detroit Tigers minor league players
The Detroit Tigers are an American professional baseball team based in Detroit. The Tigers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central Division.
Faye Dunaway is born
Faye Dunaway, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1941-01-14. Dorothy Faye Dunaway is an American actress.
Japanese troops land at oil center Balikpapan in Borneo
The First Battle of Balikpapan took place on 23–25 January 1942, off the major oil-producing town and port of Balikpapan, on Borneo, in the Netherlands East Indies.
Soviet army begins offensive at Oranienbaum/Wolchow
Soviet army begins offensive at Oranienbaum/Wolchow
In Greece, Communists and the British agree to a cease-fire in the struggle to control Athens (and with it Greece)
In Greece, Communists and the British agree to a cease-fire in the struggle to control Athens (and with it Greece)
NFL Draft: Frank Dancewicz from University of Notre Dame first pick by Boston Yanks
The 1946 NFL draft was held on January 14, 1946, at the Commodore Hotel in New York City, New York. The selections were initially withheld from the public out of fear that the newly formed...
Carl Weathers is born
Carl Weathers, American actor and football player, known for american actor and football player, was born on 1948-01-14.
Black and Indian race rebellion in Durban, South Africa; 142 die
Black and Indian race rebellion in Durban, South Africa; 142 die
US recalls all consular officials from China
US recalls all consular officials from China
"Today Show" premieres with Dave Garroway & Jack Lescoulie on NBC-TV
Today (also called The Today Show) is an American morning television show that airs weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on NBC. The program debuted on January 14, 1952.
Vaughan William's "Sinfonia Antartica" premieres in Manchester
Sinfonia antartica ("Antarctic Symphony") is the Italian title given by Ralph Vaughan Williams to his seventh symphony, first performed in 1953.
Sandy Wilson's musical "The Boy Friend" opens at Wyndham's Theatre, in London's West End
The Boy Friend (sometimes misrepresented The Boyfriend) is a musical by Sandy Wilson.
Heitor Villa-Lobos' 8th Symphony premieres by the Philadelphia Orchestra, conducted by the composer, in Carnegie Hall, N
Heitor Villa-Lobos' 8th Symphony premieres by the Philadelphia Orchestra, conducted by the composer, in Carnegie Hall, New York City
Kripalu Maharaj is named fifth Jagadguru (world teacher)
Kripalu Ji Maharaj (IAST: Kṛpālu; 5 October 1922 – 15 November 2013) was an Indian spiritual guru.
The Reserve Bank of Australia is established
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is Australia's central bank and banknote issuing authority.
Chicago Bear Willard Dewveall becomes 1st NFLer to join AFL
Chicago Bear Willard Dewveall becomes 1st NFLer to join AFL
Steven Soderbergh is born
Steven Soderbergh, American filmmaker, known for american filmmaker, was born on 1963-01-14.
Bapu Nadkarni 32-27-5-0 v England, 21 maiden overs in a row
Rameshchandra Gangaram "Bapu" Nadkarni (4 April 1933 – 17 January 2020) was an Indian international cricketer, mainly known for being an economical bowler.
20,000 attend Human Be-In, San Francisco
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LL Cool J is born
LL Cool J, American rapper, known for american rapper, was born on 1968-01-14. James Todd Smith, known professionally as LL Cool J (short for Ladies Love Cool James), is an American rapper and actor.
25 members of US aircraft carrier Enterprise die during maneuvers
25 members of US aircraft carrier Enterprise die during maneuvers
Jason Bateman is born
Jason Bateman, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1969-01-14. Jason Kent Bateman is an American actor.
Dave Grohl is born
Dave Grohl, American musician, known for american rock musician, was born on 1969-01-14. David Eric Grohl is an American musician.
Royal Ulster Constabulary officers patrol the Falls Road area of Belfast for the first time since 1969
Royal Ulster Constabulary officers patrol the Falls Road area of Belfast for the first time since 1969
Cricketer John Snow takes 7-40 for England to beat Australia by 299 runs
John Augustine Snow is a retired English international cricketer who played for Sussex from 1961 to 1977 and represented England in 49 Test matches.
"Sanford & Son" sitcom starring Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson premieres on NBC TV
Sanford and Son is an American sitcom television series that aired on NBC from January 14, 1972, to March 25, 1977.
World Football League is founded
World Football League is founded
17-year-old Lesley Whittle is kidnapped in Shropshire, England
The kidnapping and murder of Lesley Whittle occurred on 14 January 1975. Whittle, a teenage heiress, was kidnapped at gunpoint from her home in Highley, Shropshire, by Donald Neilson; a notorious...
"The Bionic Woman" with Lindsay Wagner debuts on ABC (later NBC)
The Bionic Woman is an American science fiction action-adventure television series created by Kenneth Johnson based on the 1972 novel Cyborg by Martin Caidin and starring Lindsay Wagner, that aired...
"Fantasy Island" starring Ricardo Montalbán and Hervé Villechaize premieres on ABC TV
Fantasy Island is an American fantasy drama television series created by Gene Levitt. It aired on ABC from 1977 to 1984. The series starred Ricardo Montalbán as the mysterious Mr.
Anthony Eden dies
Anthony Eden dies
Puerto Rican boxer Wilfred Benitez beats WBC welterweight champion Carlos Palomino of Mexico in a 15-round split decisio
Puerto Rican boxer Wilfred Benitez beats WBC welterweight champion Carlos Palomino of Mexico in a 15-round split decision in San Juan, Puerto Rico; becomes two-division champion at the age of 20
US Federal Communications Commission frees stations to air as many commercials an hour as they wish
US Federal Communications Commission frees stations to air as many commercials an hour as they wish
Ray Mancini scores a 3rd-round TKO of Bobby Chacon to retain his WBA lightweight title in Reno, Nevada; Chacon so severe
Ray Mancini scores a 3rd-round TKO of Bobby Chacon to retain his WBA lightweight title in Reno, Nevada; Chacon so severely battered he thanks referee Richard Steele for stopping the fight
Ray Kroc dies
Ray Kroc, American business magnate, known for american business magnate, died on 1984-01-14.
16 indicted by the US for granting sanctuary to Central American refugees
16 indicted by the US for granting sanctuary to Central American refugees
Constitution of Guatemala takes effect
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Pitcher Jim "Catfish" Hunter and outfielder Billy Williams are elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
The 1987 Major League Baseball season ended with the American League Champion Minnesota Twins winning the World Series over the National League Champion St.
"Barbara DeAngelis Show" premieres on CBS-TV
"Barbara DeAngelis Show" premieres on CBS-TV
Utah Jazz center Mark Eaton blocks two shots in a 96-89 win over the Seattle Supersonics; becomes only second player in
Utah Jazz center Mark Eaton blocks two shots in a 96-89 win over the Seattle Supersonics; becomes only second player in NBA history (along with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) to record 3,000 career blocks
Kathleen Kinmont files for divorce from Lorenzo Lamas
Lorenzo Fernando Lamas is an American actor and producer. He is widely known for his role of Lance Cumson, the irresponsible grandson of Angela Channing—played by Jane Wyman—in the soap opera Falcon...
Inna Lassovskaya triple-jumps ladies world record (14.61m)
Inna Lassovskaya triple-jumps ladies world record (14.61m)
10,000 South Africans attend state funeral of Joe Slovo
10,000 South Africans attend state funeral of Joe Slovo
Vinny Pazienza beats Panamanian boxing legend Roberto Durán in a 12-round unanimous decision in a super middleweight bou
Vinny Pazienza beats Panamanian boxing legend Roberto Durán in a 12-round unanimous decision in a super middleweight bout in Atlantic City; 2nd time in 6 months Pazienza wears down 43-year-old Duran in a high profile pay-pay-view bout
th episode of "Ellen" airs
th episode of "Ellen" airs
Charles Barkley pleads not guilty to an assault charge
Charles Barkley pleads not guilty to an assault charge
Mel Lastman, Mayor of Toronto, calls in the Army to help with snow removal and emergency medical evacuations after major
Mel Lastman, Mayor of Toronto, calls in the Army to help with snow removal and emergency medical evacuations after major snowstorm hits the city
A United Nations tribunal sentences five Bosnian Croats to up to 25 years for the 1993 killing of over 100 Muslims in a
A United Nations tribunal sentences five Bosnian Croats to up to 25 years for the 1993 killing of over 100 Muslims in a Bosnian village.
UK declared free of foot-and-mouth cattle disease
UK declared free of foot-and-mouth cattle disease
The national flag of Georgia, the so-called "five cross flag" restored to official use after a hiatus of some 500 years
The national flag of Georgia, the so-called "five cross flag" restored to official use after a hiatus of some 500 years
Landing of the Huygens probe on Saturn's moon Titan
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MESSENGER spacecraft performs a Mercury flyby
MESSENGER was a NASA robotic space probe that orbited the planet Mercury between 2011 and 2015, studying Mercury's chemical composition, geology, and magnetic field.
"Easy Rider" director and actor Dennis Hopper (73) divorces his fifth wife Victoria Duffy due to irreconcilable differen
"Easy Rider" director and actor Dennis Hopper (73) divorces his fifth wife Victoria Duffy due to irreconcilable differences and out-of-control spending
Yemen declares war on al-Qaeda
The Al-Qaeda insurgency in Yemen is an ongoing armed conflict between the Yemeni government, the United States and their allies, and al-Qaeda-affiliated groups in Yemen.
Tunisian President Ben Ali flees to Saudi Arabia after popular protests known as the Jasmine Revolution
The Tunisian revolution, also called the Jasmine Revolution and Tunisian Revolution of Dignity, was an intensive 28-day campaign of civil resistance.
Stampede near Sabarimala in Kerala, India kills 104 devotees and injures 100 more
The 2011 Sabarimala crowd crush (often incorrectly described as a human stampede) took place on 14 January 2011, Makara Jyothi Day at Pullumedu near Sabarimala in Kerala, India.
Ma Ying-jeou wins re-election as President of the Republic of China with 51% of the vote
Ma Ying-jeou wins re-election as President of the Republic of China with 51% of the vote
American journalist David Satter is expelled from Russia
David A. Satter is an American journalist and historian who writes about Russia and the Soviet Union.
63 people are killed and 70,000 are left homeless after floods devastate Mozambique and Malawi
63 people are killed and 70,000 are left homeless after floods devastate Mozambique and Malawi
Sixth republican presidential candidates debate hosted by Fox, held in North Charleston, South Carolina
Twelve presidential debates and nine forums were held between the candidates for the Republican Party's nomination for president in the 2016 United States presidential election, starting on August 6,...
Americans chance of dying from an accidental opioid overdose higher than a car accident for the first time, according to
Americans chance of dying from an accidental opioid overdose higher than a car accident for the first time, according to US National Safety Council
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora is fired amid Major League Baseball's investigation into sign-stealing by the Houston A
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora is fired amid Major League Baseball's investigation into sign-stealing by the Houston Astros; Cora was the Astros' bench coach before moving to Boston
Brock Purdy wins his first playoff game as a rookie quarterback against the Seattle Seahawks
Brock Richard Purdy is an American professional football quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL).
Dan Campbell leads the Detroit Lions to their first playoff win since 1991, defeating the Los Angeles Rams
Daniel Patrick Quinn is an American professional football coach who is the head coach for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL).
US Justice Department releases special counsel Jack Smith's final report on former and future president Donald Trump's e
US Justice Department releases special counsel Jack Smith's final report on former and future president Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election; Trump responds on social media calling Smith "deranged" and "a lamebrain"
s nuclear bunker is "just a few days" away from falling off a cliff on the East Yorkshire coast, England, due to coastal
s nuclear bunker is "just a few days" away from falling off a cliff on the East Yorkshire coast, England, due to coastal erosion; the bunker was more than 100 yards away from the sea when it was built [1]