Historical Events In December - 14

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

1927  On this day in history jacobus G Rietkerk, Dutch internal minister (VVD) (1982-86)  

1928  On this day in history 2nd Test Cricket Australia v England starts with Bradman 12th man  

1928  On December - 14 theodore Roberts, actor (Roaring Road, 10 Commandments), dies at 77  

1929  On December - 14 alexander Zaimis elected pres of Greece  

1929  On December - 14 ron Nelson, composer  

1930  On December - 14 nY Giants defeat Notre Dame 22-0 in a charity game  

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

1932  On December - 14 french govt of Herriot falls  

1932  Abbe Lane, Bkln, aka Mrs Xavier Cugat/singer (Xavier Cugat Show) on December - 14.  

1933  On December - 14 josephine Baker performs in Amsterdam  

1934  First streamlined steam locomotive introduced, Albany NY on December - 14.  

1934  On December - 14 turkish women are given the right to vote.  

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

1935  The birth of Lee Remick, American actress on this day in history.  

1935  Test Cricket debut of "Chuck" Fleetwood-Smith v S Africa, Durban on December - 14.  

1935  On December - 14 stanley G Weinbaum, US, sci-fi writer (Martian Odyssey), dies  

1937  Japanese troops conquer/plunder Nanjing on this day in history.  

1938  AL permits Cleveland & Philadelphia to play night games on this day in history.  

1938  Marie FM Emmanuel, French composer/musicologist (Salamine), dies at 76 on this day in history.  

1939  League of Nations drops the Soviet Union on this day in history.  

1939  On this day in history soviet Union attacks Finland-League of Nations drops Soviet Union  

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 December - 14.  

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

1944  Congress establishes rank of General of the Army (5-star general) on December - 14.  

1944  On December - 14 begin(ning) Liese-Aktion: werving of labor force for Germany  

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

1945  Constantino Gaito, composer, dies at 67 on December - 14.  

1946  On December - 14 the United Nations General Assembly votes to establish UN headquarters in New York.  

1946  On this day in history togo made a trusteeship territory of the UN  

1946  "Three to Make Ready" closes at Adelphi Theater NYC after 323 perfs on December - 14.  

1947  Cleve Browns beat NY Yankees 14-3 in AAFC championship game on this day in history.  

1947  On this day in history franz Zorell, German RC lexicographer, dies at 84  

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1009  Emperor Go-Suzaku of Japan (d. 1045) was born on this day in history.  

1363  John Van [Jean C] Gerson, French theologist was born on this day in history.  

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

1546  On December - 14 birth of tycho Brahe, Knudstrup Denmark, astronomer (Golden nose)  

1553  Henri IV the Bourbon, king of Navarra (Henri III)/France was born on December - 14.  

1625  On this day in history birth of barthélemy d'Herbelot de Molainville, French orientalist (d. 1695)  

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

1640  On December - 14 birth of (baptism date)  

0872  Adrian II, Italian Pope (867-72)/last married pope, dies at about 80 on this day in history.  

1077  On this day in history agnes of Poitou, German empress/wife of emperor Henry III, dies  

1136  Death of Harald IV, "Gylle Krist", king of Norway, murdered on December - 14.  

1417  On this day in history death of john Oldcastle, Lord Cobham, English nobleman, hanged & burned  

1460  Death of Guarino da Verona (b. 1370) on this day in history.  

1476  Death of Vlad III the Impaler (b. 1431) on this day in history.  

1510  Death of Friedrich of Saxony (b. 1473) on December - 14.  

1542  On this day in history james, king of Scotland (1513-42), dies at 30