On July 14, history records 37 notable events, 175 famous births and 82 deaths, spanning the years 756 to 1798.
Events on this day include: An Lushan Rebellion: Emperor Xuanzong flees the capital Chang'an as An Lushan's forces advance toward the city. (756); Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father, Philip II. (1223).
Notable people born on July 14 include Emperor Murakami (926), Arnold, Duke of Guelders (1410), Philip, Elector Palatine (1448).
Notable figures who died on this day include Eorcenberht of Kent (664), Wei Fu (850), Arnulf, Duke of Bavaria (937).
Events on 14 July 37
See all →An Lushan Rebellion: Emperor Xuanzong flees the capital Chang'an as An Lushan's forces advance toward the city.
Battle of Vítkov Hill, decisive victory of Czech Hussite forces commanded by Jan Žižka against Crusade army led by Sigismund, Holy Roman Emperor
An expedition led by Gaspar de Portolá establishes a base in California and sets out to find the Port of Monterey (now Monterey, California).
Foundation of the Mission San Antonio de Padua in modern California by the Franciscan friar Junípero Serra.
Alexander Mackenzie finally completes his journey to the mouth of the great river he hoped would take him to the Pacific, but which turns out to flow into the Arctic Ocean. Later named after him, the Mackenzie is the second-longest river system in North America.
French Revolution: Citizens of Paris celebrate the unity of the French people and the national reconciliation in the Fête de la Fédération.
The Priestley Riots drive Joseph Priestley, a supporter of the French Revolution, out of Birmingham, England.
The Sedition Act becomes law in the United States making it a federal crime to write, publish, or utter false or malicious statements about the United States government.
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Birthdays on 14 July 175
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Deaths on 14 July 82
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