26 significant historical events occurred on August 14. August 14 has seen several notable events in modern history, including political milestones and tragic incidents. On August 14, 1949, the first federal elections in West Germany took place, establishing the country's post-war democratic government. This date has also included multiple Formula One Grand Prix races and the deadly Helios Airways Flight 522 crash in Greece in 2005.
Total Events
26
Time Span
1332–2023
Categories
4
Top Category
war
12 events
15 famous birthdays on August 14
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Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density14th C.21st C.
14th Century
3 events15th Century
1 event16th Century
3 events18th Century
2 events19th Century
1 event20th Century
9 events21st Century
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