1999⚡ Event
Sydney Hailstorm
A severe hailstorm dropped approximately 500,000 tonnes of hailstones on Sydney and the east coast of New South Wales, causing significant damage.
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What Happened on April 14?
Discover 15 historical moments on April 14 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Hero image inspired by: 1999 Sydney hailstorm
Historical Events on April 14(5)
2010⚡ Event
Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Eruption Disrupts European Air Travel
Ash plumes from the Eyjafjallajökull volcano eruption in Iceland caused widespread disruption to air travel across Europe.
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2010⚡ Event
Yushu Earthquake in China
An earthquake registering 6.9 Mw struck Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, China, killing nearly 2,700 people.
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2014⚡ Event
Boko Haram Kidnaps Nigerian Schoolgirls
Boko Haram militants kidnapped 276 schoolgirls from a government secondary school in Chibok, Nigeria.
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2015⚡ Event
Western Kentucky University Swimming and Diving Suspension
Western Kentucky University announced a five-year suspension of their swimming and diving programs due to a hazing scandal.
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Famous Birthdays on April 14(5)
Notable Deaths on April 14(5)
2023🕊️ Death
Mark Sheehan
Mark Sheehan was an Irish guitarist, best known as a member of the band The Script.
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2025🕊️ Death
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi was a Malaysian civil servant and politician who served as the 5th Prime Minister of Malaysia.
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April 14 in History
April 14 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1999 to the present day.
Major Events on April 14
Among the most notable events on April 14: Sydney Hailstorm (1999), Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Eruption Disrupts European Air Travel (2010), Yushu Earthquake in China (2010). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on April 14
Notable figures born on April 14 include Baker Mayfield, Abigail Breslin, D. J. Moore. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on April 14
Remembered figures who died on April 14 include Mike Bossy, Ilkka Kanerva, Mark Sheehan. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on April 14?
- April 14 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on April 14?
- One of the most notable events on April 14 is: Sydney Hailstorm.
- Who was born on April 14?
- Famous figures born on April 14 include Baker Mayfield, Abigail Breslin, D. J. Moore.
- How many historical events happened on April 14?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on April 14, spanning centuries of world history.
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