On December 14, history records 43 notable events, 209 famous births and 106 deaths, spanning the years 557 to 1836.
Events on this day include: Constantinople is severely damaged by an earthquake. (557); Sweet Dew Incident: Emperor Wenzong of the Tang dynasty conspires to kill the powerful eunuchs of the Tang court, but the plot is foiled. (835).
Notable people born on December 14 include Emperor Go-Suzaku (1009), Frederick III, Landgrave of Thuringia (1332), Tycho Brahe (1546).
Notable figures who died on this day include Xue Rengao (618), Aldfrith of Northumbria (704), Pope Adrian II (872).
Events on 14 December 43
See all →Sweet Dew Incident: Emperor Wenzong of the Tang dynasty conspires to kill the powerful eunuchs of the Tang court, but the plot is foiled.
St. Lucia's flood: The Zuiderzee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses, killing over 50,000 people.
The Montgolfier brothers first test fly a hot air balloon in France; it floats nearly 2 km (1.2 mi).
The French invasion of Russia comes to an end as the remnants of the Grande Armée are expelled from Russia.
Public Holidays Around The World On This Day 1
Birthdays on 14 December 209
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