Page 5: 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  On December - 14 2nd Test Cricket Australia v England starts with Bradman 12th man   

1928  On this day in history theodore Roberts, actor (Roaring Road, 10 Commandments), dies at 77   

1929  Alexander Zaimis elected pres of Greece on this day in history.   

1929  On December - 14 ron Nelson, composer   

1930  On December - 14 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 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 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 December - 14.   

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

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

1935  Test Cricket debut of "Chuck" Fleetwood-Smith v S Africa, Durban on December - 14.   

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

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

1938  On December - 14 aL permits Cleveland & Philadelphia to play night games   

1938  Marie FM Emmanuel, French composer/musicologist (Salamine), dies at 76 on December - 14.   

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  On December - 14 eduard C "Edo" Fimmen, Dutch trade union leader, dies at 61   

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

1944  Congress establishes rank of General of the Army (5-star general) on this day in history.   

1944  On December - 14 begin(ning) Liese-Aktion: werving of labor force for Germany   

1945  On this day in history elmer Rice' "Dream Girl," premieres in NYC   

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 December - 14 togo made a trusteeship territory of the UN   

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

1947  On this day in history cleve Browns beat NY Yankees 14-3 in AAFC championship game   

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

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 this day in history.   

1625  Barthélemy d'Herbelot de Molainville, French orientalist (d. 1695) was born on December - 14.   

1631  On this day in history birth of anne Conway, Viscountess Conway, English philosopher (d. 1679)   

1640  (baptism date) was born on this day in history.   

0872  On this day in history 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 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 December - 14.   

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