Historical Events In December - 14

1927  Iraq gains independence from Britain, but British troops remain on this day in history.   

1927  Jacobus G Rietkerk, Dutch internal minister (VVD) (1982-86) on December - 14.   

1928  2nd Test Cricket Australia v England starts with Bradman 12th man on December - 14.   

1928  On this day in history theodore Roberts, actor (Roaring Road, 10 Commandments), dies at 77   

1929  Alexander Zaimis elected pres of Greece on this day in history.   

1929  On this day in history ron Nelson, composer   

1930  NY Giants defeat Notre Dame 22-0 in a charity game on this day in history.   

1931  1st assembly of Anton Musserts NSB in Utrecht on this day in history.   

1932  French govt of Herriot falls on December - 14.   

1932  Abbe Lane, Bkln, aka Mrs Xavier Cugat/singer (Xavier Cugat Show) on this day in history.   

1933  On this day in history josephine Baker performs in Amsterdam   

1934  On December - 14 first streamlined steam locomotive introduced, Albany NY   

1934  Turkish women are given the right to vote on December - 14.   

1934  1st streamlined steam locomotive introduced (Albany NY) on December - 14.   

1935  On December - 14 the birth of Lee Remick, American actress   

1935  Test Cricket debut of "Chuck" Fleetwood-Smith v S Africa, Durban on this day in history.   

1935  Stanley G Weinbaum, US, sci-fi writer (Martian Odyssey), dies on December - 14.   

1937  On December - 14 japanese troops conquer/plunder Nanjing   

1938  On this day in history aL permits Cleveland & Philadelphia to play night games   

1938  Marie FM Emmanuel, French composer/musicologist (Salamine), dies at 76 on December - 14.   

1939  On December - 14 league of Nations drops the Soviet Union   

1939  Soviet Union attacks Finland-League of Nations drops Soviet Union on this day in history.   

1941  On December - 14 1st NFL division playoff, Bears beat Packers 33-14   

1942  Eduard C "Edo" Fimmen, Dutch trade union leader, dies at 61 on this day in history.   

1943  On this day in history capt. Paul Triguet (Royal 22e Regiment) wins the Victoria Cross at Casa Berardi, Italy   

1944  On December - 14 congress establishes rank of General of the Army (5-star general)   

1944  Begin(ning) Liese-Aktion: werving of labor force for Germany on this day in history.   

1945  On this day in history elmer Rice' "Dream Girl," premieres in NYC   

1945  On December - 14 constantino Gaito, composer, dies at 67   

1946  The United Nations General Assembly votes to establish UN headquarters in New York on this day in history.   

1946  Togo made a trusteeship territory of the UN on this day in history.   

1946  On this day in history "Three to Make Ready" closes at Adelphi Theater NYC after 323 perfs   

1947  Cleve Browns beat NY Yankees 14-3 in AAFC championship game on December - 14.   

1947  On December - 14 franz Zorell, German RC lexicographer, dies at 84   

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1009  Emperor Go-Suzaku of Japan (d. 1045) was born on December - 14.   

1363  On this day in history birth of john Van [Jean C] Gerson, French theologist   

1503  Nostradamus, [Michel de Nostre-Dam], French astrologist/prophet was born on this day in history.   

1546  On this day in history birth of tycho Brahe, Knudstrup Denmark, astronomer (Golden nose)   

1553  On this day in history birth of henri IV the Bourbon, king of Navarra (Henri III)/France   

1625  Barthélemy d'Herbelot de Molainville, French orientalist (d. 1695) was born on this day in history.   

1631  On December - 14 birth of anne Conway, Viscountess Conway, English philosopher (d. 1679)   

1640  (baptism date) was born on this day in history.   

0872  On December - 14 adrian II, Italian Pope (867-72)/last married pope, dies at about 80   

1077  Agnes of Poitou, German empress/wife of emperor Henry III, dies on December - 14.   

1136  On December - 14 death of harald IV, "Gylle Krist", king of Norway, murdered   

1417  Death of John Oldcastle, Lord Cobham, English nobleman, hanged & burned on this day in history.   

1460  On this day in history death of guarino da Verona (b. 1370)   

1476  On December - 14 death of vlad III the Impaler (b. 1431)   

1510  On this day in history death of friedrich of Saxony (b. 1473)   

1542  James, king of Scotland (1513-42), dies at 30 on December - 14.