On September 14, history records 48 notable events, 267 famous births and 117 deaths, spanning the years 629 to 1752.
Events on this day include: Emperor Heraclius enters Constantinople in triumph after his victory over the Persian Empire. (629); "Night of the three Caliphs": Harun al-Rashid becomes the Abbasid caliph upon the death of his brother al-Hadi. Birth of Harun's son al-Ma'mun. (786).
Notable people born on September 14 include Diadumenian (208), Sahib ibn Abbad (938), Guo Zongxun (953).
Notable figures who died on this day include Cyprian (258), John Chrysostom (407), Emperor Bidatsu (585).
Events on 14 September 48
See all →Emperor Heraclius enters Constantinople in triumph after his victory over the Persian Empire.
"Night of the three Caliphs": Harun al-Rashid becomes the Abbasid caliph upon the death of his brother al-Hadi. Birth of Harun's son al-Ma'mun.
Battle of Islandbridge: High King Niall Glúndub is killed while leading an Irish coalition against the Vikings of Uí Ímair, led by King Sitric Cáech.
Grand Master António Manoel de Vilhena lays down the first stone of Fort Manoel in Malta.
The British Empire adopts the Gregorian calendar, skipping eleven days (the previous day was September 2).
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Birthdays on 14 September 267
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Deaths on 14 September 117
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