Historical Events In December - 14

1927  Iraq gains independence from Britain, but British troops remain on this day in history.   

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

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

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

1929  On this day in history alexander Zaimis elected pres of Greece   

1929  On this day in history ron Nelson, composer   

1930  On December - 14 nY Giants defeat Notre Dame 22-0 in a charity game   

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

1932  On December - 14 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 December - 14.   

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

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

1934  On this day in history 1st streamlined steam locomotive introduced (Albany NY)   

1935  On this day in history the birth of Lee Remick, American actress   

1935  On December - 14 test Cricket debut of "Chuck" Fleetwood-Smith v S Africa, Durban   

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

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

1938  AL permits Cleveland & Philadelphia to play night games on December - 14.   

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  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  On this day in history eduard C "Edo" Fimmen, Dutch trade union leader, dies at 61   

1943  On this day in history 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  Begin(ning) Liese-Aktion: werving of labor force for Germany on this day in history.   

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  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 this day in history.   

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

1363  John Van [Jean C] Gerson, French theologist was born on this day in history.   

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  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 December - 14.   

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

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

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

1077  Agnes of Poitou, German empress/wife of emperor Henry III, dies on this day in history.   

1136  Death of Harald IV, "Gylle Krist", king of Norway, murdered on December - 14.   

1417  Death of John Oldcastle, Lord Cobham, English nobleman, hanged & burned on this day in history.   

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  On this day in history death of friedrich of Saxony (b. 1473)   

1542  On this day in history james, king of Scotland (1513-42), dies at 30