Page 5: Historical Events In December - 14

1927  On December - 14 iraq gains independence from Britain, but British troops remain   

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 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 this day in history.   

1929  On this day in history ron Nelson, composer   

1930  On this day in history nY Giants defeat Notre Dame 22-0 in a charity game   

1931  On December - 14 1st assembly of Anton Musserts NSB in Utrecht   

1932  On this day in history french govt of Herriot falls   

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

1938  On December - 14 marie FM Emmanuel, French composer/musicologist (Salamine), dies at 76   

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

1939  Soviet Union attacks Finland-League of Nations drops Soviet Union on December - 14.   

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  Begin(ning) Liese-Aktion: werving of labor force for Germany on December - 14.   

1945  On December - 14 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 December - 14.   

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

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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 December - 14.   

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

1546  Tycho Brahe, Knudstrup Denmark, astronomer (Golden nose) was born on December - 14.   

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

1625  On December - 14 birth of barthélemy d'Herbelot de Molainville, French orientalist (d. 1695)   

1631  Anne Conway, Viscountess Conway, English philosopher (d. 1679) was born on December - 14.   

1640  (baptism date) was born on December - 14.   

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 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 this day in history death of vlad III the Impaler (b. 1431)   

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

1542  James, king of Scotland (1513-42), dies at 30 on this day in history.