November 14 in History
November 14 is the birthday of Xiyeon (2000) and the anniversary of the death of Vic Flick (2024). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for November 14, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Sidonie of Poděbrady, daughter of King of Bohemia was born in 1449, while Justinian I, Byzantine emperor died in 565.
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Famous people born on November 14
Famous people who died on November 14
2020
Des O'Connor (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
English comedian, singer and television presenter (1932–2020)
2016
Gwen Ifill (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Panamanian-American journalist, television newscaster, and author (1955–2016)
2014
Glen A. Larson (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American television producer and writer (1937–2014)
2003
Gene Anthony Ray (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American actor, dancer, and choreographer (1962–2003)
2001
Juan Carlos Lorenzo (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Argentine football manager and player (1922–2001)
1989
Jimmy Murphy (footballer) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Welsh footballer and manager (1910-1989)
What happened on November 14
- 2019
A mass shooting occurs at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California, resulting in three deaths, including that of the perpetrator, and three injuries.
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A gunman kills four people and injures 12 others during a shooting spree across Rancho Tehama, California. He had earlier murdered his wife in their home.
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A magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes Kaikōura, New Zealand, at a depth of 15 km (9 miles), resulting in the deaths of two people.
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Israel launches a major military operation in the Gaza Strip in response to an escalation of rocket attacks by Hamas.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2008
The first G-20 economic summit opens in Washington, D.C.
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Space Shuttle Endeavour launches on STS-126 to continue assembly of the International Space Station.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2003
Astronomers discover Sedna, a distant trans-Neptunian dwarf planet.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2001
War in Afghanistan: Afghan Northern Alliance fighters take over the capital Kabul.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2001
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes a remote part of the Tibetan Plateau. It has the longest known surface rupture recorded on land (~400 km) and is the best documented example of a supershear earthquake.
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A budget standoff between Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. Congress forces the federal government to temporarily close national parks and museums and to run most government offices with skeleton staffs.
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In poor conditions caused by Cyclone Forrest, Vietnam Airlines Flight 474 crashes near Nha Trang, killing 30.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1991
American and British authorities announce indictments against two Libyan intelligence officials in connection with the downing of the Pan Am Flight 103.
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Cambodian Prince Norodom Sihanouk returns to Phnom Penh after thirteen years in exile.
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After German reunification, the Federal Republic of Germany and Poland sign a treaty confirming the Oder–Neisse line as the border between Germany and Poland.
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While on approach to Zurich Airport, Alitalia Flight 404 crashes into Stadlerberg Mountain near Weiach, killing 46.
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Editor's picks
Born on November 14
- 1449 — Sidonie of Poděbrady, daughter of King of Bohemia (died 1510)
- 1487 — John III of Pernstein, Bohemian land-owner, Governor of Moravia and Count of Kladsko (died 1548)
- 1501 — Anna of Oldenburg, Regent of East Frisia (died 1575)
Died on November 14
- 565 — Justinian I, Byzantine emperor (born 482)
- 669 — Fujiwara no Kamatari, Japanese politician (born 614)
- 940 — Abu'l-Fadl al-Bal'ami, Samanid vizier
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for November 14
Quick answers
Who was born on November 14? Xiyeon (2000), Sofia Kenin (1998), DeVonta Smith (1998).
Who died on November 14? Vic Flick (2024), Peter Sinfield (2024), Des O'Connor (2020).
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