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On This Day
Discover events that happened On This Day including famous birthdays and notable deaths. Each day we highlight famous people, past and present, who have impacted our world. Browse sections by selecting the links below or click the calendar to view events on another day.
July 14
Events on This Day
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1789
224 years ago
The absolute reign of Louis XVI comes to an end when the people of France storm Bastille prison. The uprising marks the beginning of the French Revolution.
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1946
67 years ago
Dr. Benjamin Spock's book The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care hits stores, selling a record number of copies. Its radical techniques change the face of parenting.
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1960
53 years ago
Jane Goodall arrives in Africa to begin the study of primates. Her mother escorts her to satisfy British authorities, who don't want a woman living alone in the jungle.
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1976
37 years ago
Jimmy Carter wins the Democratic presidential nomination. He will go on to be elected U.S. president for one term and eventually win the Nobel Peace Prize.
July 14
Born on This Day
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Woody Guthrie
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Celebrity Enlistees
- Famous Military Veterans
Woody Guthrie
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1912 - 1967
Woody Guthrie was a singer-songwriter, and one of the legendary figures of American folk music.
Born: July 14, 1912
Birthplace: Okemah, Oklahoma, United States
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William Hanna
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- Eagle Scouts
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Film Directors
William Hanna
Artist, Director, Producer, Television Producer / 1910 - 2001
William Hanna was half of the cartoon-producing team of Hanna-Barbera, who created Tom & Jerry, Yogi Bear and The Flintstones.1910 | 90 years old
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Jane Lynch
- In these groups:
- Live Talks Los Angeles
- Vegans
- Glee Cast
Jane Lynch
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress / 1960 -
Jane Lynch is a Golden Globe and Emmy-Award winning film and television actress. She is best known for her role as Coach Sue Sylvester on the TV series Glee.
1960 | 52 years old
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Ingmar Bergman
Ingmar Bergman
Director, Producer, Television Producer, Screenwriter / 1918 - 2007
Ingmar Bergman was a Swedish director and producer best known for films such as The Seventh Sea (1956), Cries and Whispers (1971) and Autumn Sonata (1978).
Born: July 14, 1918
Birthplace: Uppsala, Sweden
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Gerald Ford
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- Failed Assassinations
- Eagle Scouts
- Famous Lefties
Gerald Ford
Lawyer, U.S. President, U.S. Vice President, U.S. Representative / 1913 - 2006
Gerald Ford became the 38th president of the United States following Richard Nixon's resignation, in the aftermath of the Watergate scandal.
1913 | 93 years old
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Gustav Klimt
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Painters
- Famous Artists
Gustav Klimt
Painter / 1862 - 1918
Nineteenth century Austrian painter Gustav Klimt is known for the highly decorative style of his works, his most famous being The Kiss.
1862 | 55 years old
Painter
July 14
Died on This Day
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Billy the Kid
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- Wild West
- Famous Irish-Americans
- Name Changers
Billy the Kid
Criminal / 1859 - 1881
Billy the Kid is best known for his time as a thief and gunfighter, constantly on the run from law enforcement.
Died: July 14, 1881
Age: 21 years old
Place: Fort Sumner, New Mexico , United States
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Francisco de Medina
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- Famous Arians
- Famous Military Leaders
- Famous Generals
Francisco de Medina
General / 1750 - 1816
Revolutionary Francisco de Medina sought to liberate South American colonies from Spanish rule. He’s considered “the forerunner” of Simón Bolívar.1816 | 66 years old
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Cicely Saunders
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Nurses
- Famous Philanthropists
Cicely Saunders
Nurse, Philanthropist, Journalist / 1918 - 2005
Cicely Saunders was a nurse, social worker who founded the first modern hospice, St. Christopher's Hospice, in 1967 to provide palliative care to those in need.
2005 | 87 years old
Nurse, Philanthropist, Journalist
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Jean-Bertrand Aristide
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Priests
- Famous People Born in 1953
Jean-Bertrand Aristide
World Leader, Priest / 1953 -
After the Duvalier family of dictators was overthrown, Salesian Priest Jean-Bertrand Aristide was chosen as president of Haiti in its first democratic election.
July 15, 1953
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Reinaldo Arenas
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- Hispanic Writers
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Poets
Reinaldo Arenas
Poet / 1943 - 1990
Reinaldo Arenas was a Cuban poet, novelist and essayist who fled persecution under Fidel Castro and immigrated to the United States.
July 16, 1943
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Mark Burnett
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous People Named Mark
- Famous Television Producers
Mark Burnett
Television Producer, Writer / 1960 -
British-born Mark Burnett produced and directed a number of highly popular shows in the United States, including Survivor and The Apprentice.
July 17, 1960
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Steve Forbes
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous People Named Steve
- Famous People Born in 1947
Steve Forbes
Business Leader / 1947 -
Steve Forbes is a publishing executive of the business magazine Forbes and a two-time candidate for the nomination of the Republican Party for U.S. president.
July 18, 1947
Business Leader
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Albert Brooks
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- Actors Turned Directors
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Actors
Albert Brooks
Film Actor, Television Actor, Comedian, Director / 1947 -
For 40 years, Actor and comedian Albert Brooks has worked steadily in Hollywood, appearing both in other people's movies and in his own self-directed projects.
July 22, 1947
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Omar Epps
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Actors
- Famous Film Actors
Omar Epps
Film Actor, Television Actor / 1973 -
Actor Omar Epps is best known as Dr. Eric Foreman on the TV show House, but his first role was in the film Juice opposite Tupac Shakur.July 20, 1973
Film Actor, Television Actor
