August 14 is the 226th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 139 days remain until the end of the year.
We have some interesting facts & historic events all about August 14th, including areas in religion, crime, health and more.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about August 14th in history!
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Global Celebrations
- World Lizard Day
- National Creamsicle Day
- Social Security Day
- National Garage Sale Day
- National Bowling Day
Historic Events
What Happened On This Day – August 14
2010: The First Youth Olympics Begin
she Olympic-style games meet was organized by the International Olympic Committee and was held in Singapore. Like the games, the Youth Olympics are held every 4 years and have both summer and winter versions. The first Winter Youth Olympics were held in Innsbruck, Austria in January 2012. Only athletes aged 14 to 18 years are allowed to compete in these games.
1971: Stanford prison experiments begin
The controversial Stanford prison experiments to study the effects of authority in a prison setting began. The experiment had to be shut down by the 6th day because of the adverse effect on the subjects.
1947: Pakistan becomes Independent from British rule
The South Asian country was part of British India Empire, until August 14, 1947, when the region held by the British was partitioned into India and Pakistan. The new country became a part of the commonwealth and appointed Liaquat Ali Khan as its first Prime Minister.
1935: Social Security Act is Signed into Law in the United States
The act, which was signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, provided benefits to the unemployed, retirees, and the disabled.
1904: Battle of Ulsan begins
Also known as the Battle of the Japanese Sea, the conflict took place between Russia and Japan during the Russo-Japanese War.
Famous Birthdays
Births On This Day, August 14
1987: Tim Tebow, American football player
1983: Mila Kunis, Ukrainian/American actress
1960: Sarah Brightman, English soprano, songwriter, actress
1959: Magic Johnson, American basketball player
1945: Steve Martin, American actor, singer, writer, producer
Heartbreaking Deaths
Deaths On This Day, August 14
1956: Bertolt Brecht, German author
1951: William Randolph Hearst, American publisher, politician, founded the Hearst Corporation
1941: Maximilian Kolbe, Polish martyr, saint
1938: Hugh Trumble, Australian cricketer, accountant
1909: William Stanley, English inventor, engineer
