Page 5: Historical Events In December - 14

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

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

1928  On December - 14 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  Alexander Zaimis elected pres of Greece on this day in history.   

1929  Ron Nelson, composer on this day in history.   

1930  NY Giants defeat Notre Dame 22-0 in a charity game on December - 14.   

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

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 this day in history.   

1934  First streamlined steam locomotive introduced, Albany NY on this day in history.   

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

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

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

1935  On this day in history test Cricket debut of "Chuck" Fleetwood-Smith v S Africa, Durban   

1935  On this day in history stanley G Weinbaum, US, sci-fi writer (Martian Odyssey), dies   

1937  Japanese troops conquer/plunder Nanjing on December - 14.   

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  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 this day in history 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 December - 14.   

1944  On this day in history 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 this day in history constantino Gaito, composer, dies at 67   

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

1946  Togo made a trusteeship territory of the UN on December - 14.   

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

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

1947  Franz Zorell, German RC lexicographer, dies at 84 on December - 14.   

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

1363  On December - 14 birth of john Van [Jean C] Gerson, French theologist   

1503  Nostradamus, [Michel de Nostre-Dam], French astrologist/prophet was born on December - 14.   

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

1553  Henri IV the Bourbon, king of Navarra (Henri III)/France was born on this day in history.   

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

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

1510  Death of Friedrich of Saxony (b. 1473) on this day in history.   

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