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 this day in history.   

1928  2nd Test Cricket Australia v England starts with Bradman 12th man on December - 14.   

1928  Theodore Roberts, actor (Roaring Road, 10 Commandments), dies at 77 on this day in history.   

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

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 this day in history 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  First streamlined steam locomotive introduced, Albany NY on December - 14.   

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  The birth of Lee Remick, American actress on December - 14.   

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

1935  On December - 14 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  League of Nations drops the Soviet Union on December - 14.   

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

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 this day in history.   

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

1944  On December - 14 congress establishes rank of General of the Army (5-star general)   

1944  On December - 14 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 this day in history.   

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

1946  Togo made a trusteeship territory of the UN on this day in history.   

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 this day in history.   

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1009  Emperor Go-Suzaku of Japan (d. 1045) was born on December - 14.   

1363  On this day in history birth of john Van [Jean C] Gerson, French theologist   

1503  On December - 14 birth of nostradamus, [Michel de Nostre-Dam], French astrologist/prophet   

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 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  On this day in history birth of (baptism date)   

0872  On December - 14 adrian II, Italian Pope (867-72)/last married pope, dies at about 80   

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 this day in history.   

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

1460  On this day in history death of guarino da Verona (b. 1370)   

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

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.