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?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for April 14 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Image retrieved via Wikipedia: 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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Birthdays on April 14(5)
2000🎂 Birth
Patrick Surtain II
Patrick Surtain II is an American football player.
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Deaths on April 14(5)
2022🕊️ Death
Mike Bossy
Mike Bossy was a Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster.
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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: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on April 14
Examples currently recorded for April 14 include Sydney Hailstorm (1999), Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Eruption Disrupts European Air Travel (2010), Yushu Earthquake in China (2010). View all events →
Birthdays on April 14
People recorded as born on April 14 include Baker Mayfield, Abigail Breslin, D. J. Moore. View all birthdays →
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?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for April 14: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for April 14?
- One event currently recorded for April 14 is: Sydney Hailstorm.
- Who was born on April 14?
- People recorded as born on April 14 include Baker Mayfield, Abigail Breslin, D. J. Moore.
- How many historical events are recorded for April 14?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for April 14.
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