August 14 in History: Historical Events, Birthdays, Deaths & Holidays

1885  Japan's inaugural patent is issued to the inventor of a rust-proof paint   

1887  Marija Leiko, Latvian film actress (d.1937).   

1887  Richard Jeffries, naturalist/essayist, dies.   

1890  Cecil Rhodes' colonies reach Mashonaland (Fort Victoria).   

1891  Marinus de Jong, composer.   

1891  Johnny Mullagh, cricketer (Aboriginal tourist 1868), dies.   

1892  Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji, composer.   

1893  inaugural vehicle registration plates introduced, in France   

1893  France issues inaugural driving licenses, included required test   

1893  France issues 1st driving licenses, included required test.   

1893  Alfred Alessandrescu, composer.   

1895  Jack Gregory, cricketer (Australian all-rounder of post-WWI years)   

1897  The town of Anosimena is captured by French troops from Menabe defenders in Madagascar.   

1899  Jaroslav Jeremias, composer   

1900  Intl forces including US Marines enter Beijing to put down Boxer Rebellion, which was aimed at ridding China of foreigners   

1900  1st electric tram in Netherland (Leidseplein-Brouwersgracht)   

1900  Shalva Mikhailovich Taktakishvili, composer   

1901  SS Islander hits iceberg near Alaska and sinks killing 70   

1901  James Pitman, Bath England, educator/publisher/phonetic speller.   

1903  James J Jeffries KOs James J Corbett in 10 for heavywgt boxing title.   

1903  John Ringling North, circus director (Ringling Bros).   

1905  Ngindo-rebellion killed 5 RC German clergymen in East-Africa.   

1905  Nicolas Cotoner y Cotoner, spanish courtier.   

1905  Mohammed Abdoe, Egyptian writing expert (Al'Oerwah al-Woethka), dies   

1907  "Ha-Tikva" adopted as official Zionist hymn   

1907  Stanley Adams, songwriter   

1908  Race riot in Springfield Illinois   

1908  Lady Jean Swaythling, chief controller (ATS).   

1909  Len Darling, cricketer (South Australian and Test batsman of 30's)   

1910  6th International Congress of Esperantists held in Washington, DC   

1910  Pierre Schaeffer, French engineer/composer   

1911  General Leconte appointed temporary pres of Haiti   

1911  Ethel Lois Payne, journalist (Chic Defender)/1st Lady of Black Press.   

1912  2500 US marines invade Nicaragua; US remains until 1925.   

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1297  Emperor hanazono: Emperor of japan   

1473  Margaret pole: 8th countess of salisbury, daughter of george, duke of clarence   

1479  Princess catherine of york: Princess catherine of york (d. 1527)   

1552  Fra paolo sarpi: [paulus venetus], expert/philosopher   

1575  Robert hayman: English-born poet   

1586  William hutchinson: Rhode island colonist   

1599  Méric casaubon: English classical scholar   

1625  François de harlay de champvallon: Archbishop of paris   

0582  Tiberius ii constantine: Byzantine emperor   

1167  Death of Raynald van dassel: Archbishop of cologne,   

1204  Minamoto no yoriie: Japanese shogun (b. 1182)   

1390  John fitzalan: 2nd baron arundel, english soldier (b. 1364)   

1433  Death of Johan i: King of portugal (1383-1433),   

1573  Saitō tatsuoki: Japanese warlord (b. 1548)   

1587  Death of Gugliemo gonzaga: Composer,   

1652  Death of Abraham elsevier: Book publisher/publisher,