Historical events for the 14th of April. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on April 14.

April 14 is the 104th day of the year (105th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 261 days remain until the end of the year. 43 BC – Legions loyal to the Roman Senate, commanded by Gaius Pansa, defeat the forces of Mark Antony in the Battle of Forum Gallorum. [1]

Apr 14, 2013 · What happened on this day in history, April 14. See what historical events occurred, which famous people were born and who died on April 14.

April 14th is the 104th day in the Gregorian calendar; it marks the anniversary of Hungary declaring itself independent from Austria, the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, and the first Volvo car is released. Famous April 14th birthdays include Brad Garrett, Adrien Brody, and Abigail Breslin. April 14th also marks National Ex Spouse Day.

Discover what happened on April 14 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

On this day in 1865, just after the effective end of the American Civil War, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth while attending a production at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C., and died the next morning.

Historical Events on April 14. 1561: Over Nuremberg in Germany, a celestial phenomenon is reported. Some people believe it to be an extraterrestrial battle, while scientists claim it was most likely a Sun Dog. 1639: At the Battle of Chemnitz, Swedish forces defeat Imperial forces. This victory prolongs the 30 Years War.

Apr 6, 2024 · From the ancient Roman civil wars to pivotal moments in the Cold War, and from groundbreaking innovations in entertainment technology to devastating natural disasters, April 14th marks many key anniversaries that have shaped human history in various ways.

Jun 20, 2023 · On April 14th, significant events like the sinking of the Titanic and the birth of iconic figures like Loretta Lynn and Adrien Brody shaped history and culture, leaving a lasting impact on the world.

Today in history – which major historical events happened on April 14? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?