April 14: What Happened on This Day in History

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April 14th marks the 104th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 105th in case of leap years). There are 261 days remaining until the end of the year.

Discover what happened on April 14th in history, famous birthdays on April 14th, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to April 14.

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What happened on April 14?

Here's what happened on April 14th in history:


  • 2023: The European Space Agency (ESA) successfully launched the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE), a groundbreaking mission designed to explore Jupiter's largest moons and search for potential signs of life in the Jovian system. This ambitious spacecraft will study the icy moons Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa, which are believed to harbor subsurface oceans that could potentially support microbial life.
  • 2018: On Saturday morning, the United States, France, and Britain launched coordinated missile strikes against chemical weapons sites and military facilities in Syria. This was a direct response to the chemical attack in Douma. Russia immediately called for an emergency meeting at the United Nations Security Council to discuss potential retaliatory measures, including plans to supply S-300 missile systems to Syria.
  • 2017: The United States military conducted a bombing operation in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, using the GBU-43 'Massive Ordnance Air Blast' (MOAB) weapon, reportedly killing 36 suspected Islamic State militants. The Afghan Ministry of Defense noted that no civilian casualties were reported, though these claims were not independently verified.
  • 2016: Escalating tensions in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: A Palestinian with an ax attacks an Israeli soldier near Hebron. Two 12-year-old Palestinians are arrested in Jerusalem with hidden knives, suspected of potential attack planning.
  • 2015: During the Iraqi Civil War (2014-2017), a car bomb explosion south of Baghdad killed seven people, highlighting the ongoing violence in the region.
  • 2012: Anti-austerity protesters gathered at the Labour Party's centenary conference, symbolically using a coffin draped in the Irish tricolour to express their political dissent.
  • 1997: A catastrophic fire broke out in a pilgrim camp on the Plain of Mena, located approximately 7 miles (11 kilometers) from Mecca, resulting in the tragic death of 343 people during the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
  • 1992: The musical 'Guys & Dolls' opened at the Martin Beck Theater in New York City, beginning a successful run of 1,143 performances and showcasing the enduring popularity of classic Broadway productions.
  • 1989: Lance Pierre, a Test cricket player who played for West Indies against England in 1948, passed away. During his recorded match, he bowled 7 overs with figures of 0-28.
  • 1976: Gerard Romste, a prominent Flemish nationalist, died at the age of 74. His passing marked the end of an era for Flemish nationalist movements in Belgium during the mid-1970s.
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What famous birthdays are on April 14?

On April 14th there are the following famous birthdays:


  • Abigail Breslin
    Abigail Breslin (1996)

    Abigail Breslin is an acclaimed American actress who rose to prominence as a child star in critically acclaimed films like Little Miss...

  • Sarah Michelle Gellar
    Sarah Michelle Gellar (1977)

    Sarah Michelle Gellar is an iconic American actress best known for her groundbreaking role as Buffy Summers in the cult television series...

  • Rod Steiger
    Rod Steiger (1925)

    Acclaimed American actor known for powerful performances in films like 'In the Heat of the Night' and 'Pawnbroker', winning an Oscar for...

  • John Bell
    John Bell (1962)

    John Bell is a prominent guitarist known for his exceptional musical skills and significant contributions to the music industry,...

  • John Gielgud
    John Gielgud (1904)

    Renowned British stage and film actor, considered one of the greatest actors of the 20th century.

  • Robert Carlyle
    Robert Carlyle (1961)

    A versatile Scottish actor renowned for his intense and transformative performances in cult films like Trainspotting, The Full Monty, and TV...

  • Anthony Michael Hall
    Anthony Michael Hall (1968)

    Anthony Michael Hall is an iconic American actor who rose to fame in the 1980s as a key member of the 'Brat Pack', starring in classic teen...

  • Pete Rose
    Pete Rose (1941)

    Legendary Major League Baseball player with 4,256 career hits, known as 'Charlie Hustle'.

  • Adrien Brody
    Adrien Brody (1973)

    Oscar-winning actor famous for his powerful performance in 'The Pianist', a film deeply connected to his Jewish heritage and family's...

  • Brad Garrett
    Brad Garrett (1960)

    Emmy Award-winning comedian and actor best known for his role as Robert Barone in the hit sitcom 'Everybody Loves Raymond'.

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Who died on April 14?

On April 14th the following celebrities died:


  • Rachel Carson
    Rachel Carson (1964)

    Pioneering marine biologist and environmental activist who wrote groundbreaking books like 'Silent Spring', which exposed the dangers of...

  • Simone de Beauvoir
    Simone de Beauvoir (1986)

    Simone de Beauvoir was a groundbreaking French philosopher, writer, and feminist theorist who profoundly influenced 20th-century...

  • Burl Ives
    Burl Ives (1995)

    Renowned American folk singer, actor, and cultural icon who significantly influenced mid-20th century music and entertainment.

  • Bibi Andersson
    Bibi Andersson (2019)

    Bibi Andersson was a renowned Swedish actress who was a key figure in Ingmar Bergman's cinematic world, famously starring in iconic films...

  • Ellen Corby
    Ellen Corby (1999)

    Renowned American character actress best known for her Emmy-winning role as Grandma Walton.

  • Anthony Newley
    Anthony Newley (1999)

    Renowned British-American entertainer who was a Broadway star, known for writing, directing, and starring in the musical 'Stop the World, I...

  • Thurston Harris
    Thurston Harris (1990)

    Thurston Harris was an influential rhythm and blues singer best known for his hit song 'Little Bitty Pretty One', which became a classic of...

  • Jonathan Frid
    Jonathan Frid (2012)

    Canadian actor best known for his iconic role as Barnabas Collins in the gothic soap opera 'Dark Shadows', which became a cult classic...

  • Vladimir Mayakovsky
    Vladimir Mayakovsky (1930)

    Russian and soviet poet, playwright and artist, as well as stage and film actors.

  • Fredric March
    Fredric March (1975)

    American actor, who was a strong leading man and well-known in hollywood and broadway for his thoughtful and sensitive performances.

  • More famous people died on April 14

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What day of the year is April 14?


April 14th marks the 104th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 105th in case of leap years).

There are 261 days remaining until the end of the year.

April 14th is the 14th day of the month of April.

What day of the week is April 14?

On April 14th, 2025 the day of the week is Monday.

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What zodiac sign is associated with the day April 14?