Historical Events In December - 14

1927  Iraq gains independence from Britain, but British troops remain on December - 14.  

1927  On December - 14 jacobus G Rietkerk, Dutch internal minister (VVD) (1982-86)  

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

1928  Theodore Roberts, actor (Roaring Road, 10 Commandments), dies at 77 on December - 14.  

1929  Alexander Zaimis elected pres of Greece on December - 14.  

1929  Ron Nelson, composer on this day in history.  

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  French govt of Herriot falls on this day in history.  

1932  On December - 14 abbe Lane, Bkln, aka Mrs Xavier Cugat/singer (Xavier Cugat Show)  

1933  Josephine Baker performs in Amsterdam on December - 14.  

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

1934  Turkish women are given the right to vote on this day in history.  

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 December - 14.  

1935  Stanley G Weinbaum, US, sci-fi writer (Martian Odyssey), dies on this day in history.  

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

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 this day in history.  

1939  On this day in history league of Nations drops the Soviet Union  

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

1941  1st NFL division playoff, Bears beat Packers 33-14 on this day in history.  

1942  Eduard C "Edo" Fimmen, Dutch trade union leader, dies at 61 on December - 14.  

1943  On December - 14 capt. Paul Triguet (Royal 22e Regiment) wins the Victoria Cross at Casa Berardi, Italy  

1944  On this day in history congress establishes rank of General of the Army (5-star general)  

1944  On this day in history begin(ning) Liese-Aktion: werving of labor force for Germany  

1945  Elmer Rice' "Dream Girl," premieres in NYC on this day in history.  

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

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

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  On this day in history cleve Browns beat NY Yankees 14-3 in AAFC championship game  

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

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1009  On December - 14 birth of emperor Go-Suzaku of Japan (d. 1045)  

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

1553  On December - 14 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  Anne Conway, Viscountess Conway, English philosopher (d. 1679) was born on this day in history.  

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

1136  On this day in history death of harald IV, "Gylle Krist", king of Norway, murdered  

1417  On December - 14 death of john Oldcastle, Lord Cobham, English nobleman, hanged & burned  

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

1542  On December - 14 james, king of Scotland (1513-42), dies at 30