March 14 in History
March 14 is the birthday of Abby Ryder Fortson (2008) and the anniversary of the death of Alan Simpson (American politician) (2025). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for March 14, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Uljay Qutlugh Khatun, Mongol empress consort of the Ilkhanate. was born in 1297, while Einhard, Frankish scholar died in 840.
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Famous people born on March 14
Famous people who died on March 14
2025
Alan Simpson (American politician) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American politician (1931–2025)
2019
Jake Phelps (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American skateboarder and magazine editor (1962–2019)
2018
Jim Bowen (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
English comedian and television personality (1937–2018)
2013
Aramais Sahakyan (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Armenian poet, humorist, publicist and translator
2008
Chiara Lubich (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Italian teacher and founder of the Focolare Movement (1920–2008)
2007
Lucie Aubrac (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Member of the French Resistance in World War II (1912–2007)
What happened on March 14
- 2021
Burmese security forces kill at least 65 civilians in the Hlaingthaya massacre.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2019
Cyclone Idai makes landfall near Beira, Mozambique, causing devastating floods and over 1,000 deaths.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2017
A naming ceremony for the chemical element nihonium takes place in Tokyo, with then Crown Prince Naruhito in attendance.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2008
A series of riots, protests, and demonstrations erupt in Lhasa and subsequently spread elsewhere in Tibet.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2007
The Nandigram violence in Nandigram, West Bengal, results in the deaths of at least 14 people.
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The 2006 Chadian coup d'état attempt ends in failure.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2006
Operation Bringing Home the Goods: Israeli troops raid an American-supervised Palestinian prison in Jericho to capture six Palestinian prisoners, including PFLP chief Ahmad Sa'adat.
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Norman Thagard becomes the first American astronaut to ride to space on board a Russian launch vehicle.
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Escondida in Chile's Atacama Desert – which was to become the worlds most productive copper mine – is officially inaugurated.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1988
In the Johnson South Reef Skirmish Chinese forces defeat Vietnamese forces in an altercation over control of one of the Spratly Islands.
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The South African government bombs the headquarters of the African National Congress in London.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1980
LOT Polish Airlines Flight 007 crashes during final approach near Warsaw, Poland, killing 87 people, including a 14-man American boxing team.
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Alia Royal Jordanian Flight 600 crashes at Doha International Airport, killing 45 people.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1978
The Israel Defense Forces launch Operation Litani, a seven-day campaign to invade and occupy southern Lebanon.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1972
Sterling Airways Flight 296 crashes near Kalba, United Arab Emirates while on approach to Dubai International Airport, killing 112 people.
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Editor's picks
Born on March 14
- 1297 — Uljay Qutlugh Khatun, Mongol empress consort of the Ilkhanate.
- 1638 — Johann Georg Gichtel, German mystic (died 1710)
- 1737 — Ioan Nicolidi of Pindus, Aromanian physician and noble (died 1828)
Died on March 14
- 840 — Einhard, Frankish scholar
- 968 — Matilda of Ringelheim, Saxon queen (born c. 896)
- 1471 — Thomas Malory, English writer, the author of Le Morte d'Arthur
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for March 14
Quick answers
Who was born on March 14? Abby Ryder Fortson (2008), Nico Mannion (2001), Jihoon (2000).
Who died on March 14? Alan Simpson (American politician) (2025), Scott Hall (2022), Jake Phelps (2019).
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