Celebrating History and Birthdays on March 14
Today marks the 75th day of 2024, with 292 days remaining in the year. Let's take a look at some historical events that have occurred on this day and celebrate the birthdays of notable individuals.
Today marks the 75th day of 2024, with 292 days remaining in the year. Let's take a look at some historical events that have occurred on this day and celebrate the birthdays of notable individuals.
Historical Events on March 14
- In 1879, the renowned physicist Albert Einstein was born in Ulm, Germany, setting the stage for a revolution in physics.
- In 1794, Eli Whitney received a patent for his cotton gin, transforming the American cotton industry.
- In 1939, the republic of Czechoslovakia was dissolved, paving the way for Nazi occupation.
- In 1951, during the Korean War, United Nations forces recaptured Seoul.
- In 1962, Edward M. Kennedy launched his successful candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat from Massachusetts.
- In 1964, Jack Ruby was found guilty of murdering Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused assassin of President John F. Kennedy.
- In 1967, President John F. Kennedy's body was moved to a permanent memorial site at Arlington National Cemetery.
- In 1980, a LOT Polish Airlines jet crashed in Warsaw, resulting in the loss of all 87 people aboard.
- In 1990, Mikhail S. Gorbachev was elected to a new, powerful presidency in the Soviet Union.
- In 1995, American astronaut Norman Thagard became the first American to enter space aboard a Russian rocket.
- In 2011, Neil Diamond, Alice Cooper, and others were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
- In 2015, Robert Durst was arrested on a murder warrant, linked to two killings and his wife's disappearance.
- In 2018, the renowned physicist Stephen Hawking passed away at the age of 76.
- In 2021, female performers dominated the Grammy Awards, with Beyoncé becoming the most decorated woman in Grammy history.
- In 2022, Dolly Parton announced she was pulling out of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominations but later accepted induction.
Birthdays on March 14
- Michael Caine turns 91 today.
- Quincy Jones, the composer-conductor, also celebrates his 91st birthday.
- Notable actor Billy Crystal turns 76.
- Country singer Kristian Bush celebrates his 54th birthday.
- Actor Ansel Elgort turns 30 today.
- And Olympic gold medal gymnast Simone Biles is 27.
Let's celebrate the history and birthdays of March 14 with gratitude and joy!
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