2005⚡ Event
Helios Airways Flight 522 Crash
Helios Airways Flight 522 crashed into a mountain north of Marathon, Greece, killing all 121 people on board.
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What Happened on August 14?
Discover 15 historical moments on August 14 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on August 14(5)
2007⚡ Event
Yazidi Bombings in Iraq
Four coordinated suicide bomb attacks detonated in Yazidi communities in Iraq, killing 796 people and wounding 1,562 others.
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2010⚡ Event
Youth Olympic Games Begin
The inaugural edition of the Youth Olympic Games opened in Singapore for athletes aged between 14 and 18.
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2013⚡ Event
Rabaa Massacre
Security forces raided camps of ousted Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi supporters in Cairo, leading to the deaths of at least 595 civilians.
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2021⚡ Event
Haiti Earthquake
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Haiti, killing at least 2,248 people and causing significant damage.
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Famous Birthdays on August 14(5)
Notable Deaths on August 14(5)
2021🕊️ Death
Michael Aung-Thwin
Michael Aung-Thwin was an American historian and scholar of Burmese and Southeast Asian history.
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2023🕊️ Death
Delwar Hossain Sayeedi
Delwar Hossain Sayeedi was a Bangladeshi Islamic lecturer and politician.
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2025🕊️ Death
Mike Castle
Mike Castle was an American politician and the 69th Governor of Delaware.
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August 14 in History
August 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 2005 to the present day.
Major Events on August 14
Among the most notable events on August 14: Helios Airways Flight 522 Crash (2005), Yazidi Bombings in Iraq (2007), Youth Olympic Games Begin (2010). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on August 14
Notable figures born on August 14 include Léolia Jeanjean, Greet Minnen, Doechii. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on August 14
Remembered figures who died on August 14 include Julian Bream, Michael Aung-Thwin, Delwar Hossain Sayeedi. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on August 14?
- August 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 August 14?
- One of the most notable events on August 14 is: Helios Airways Flight 522 Crash.
- Who was born on August 14?
- Famous figures born on August 14 include Léolia Jeanjean, Greet Minnen, Doechii.
- How many historical events happened on August 14?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on August 14, spanning centuries of world history.
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