1998⚡ Event
Kosovo War ambush
Yugoslav forces ambushed a group of Kosovo Liberation Army militants attempting to smuggle weapons into Yugoslavia from Albania.
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What Happened on December 14?
Discover 15 historical moments on December 14 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on December 14(5)
1999⚡ Event
Vargas tragedy
Torrential rains caused flash floods in the Venezuelan state of Vargas, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths and the destruction of thousands of homes.
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2008⚡ Event
Muntadhar al-Zaidi throws shoes at George W. Bush
During a press conference in Baghdad, Iraqi journalist Muntadhar al-Zaidi threw his shoes at U.S. president George W. Bush and Iraqi prime minister Nouri al-Maliki, yelling "This is for the widows and orphans and all those killed in Iraq".
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2012⚡ Event
Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting
A 20-year-old gunman shot twenty children and six adult staff members in a mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.
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2025⚡ Event
Rob and Michele Reiner stabbing
Filmmakers Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner were stabbed to death in their Brentwood, Los Angeles residence.
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Famous Birthdays on December 14(5)
Notable Deaths on December 14(5)
December 14 in History
December 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 1998 to the present day.
Major Events on December 14
Among the most notable events on December 14: Kosovo War ambush (1998), Vargas tragedy (1999), Muntadhar al-Zaidi throws shoes at George W. Bush (2008). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on December 14
Notable figures born on December 14 include DK Metcalf, Lonnie Walker IV, Kim Ji-woong. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on December 14
Remembered figures who died on December 14 include Gérard Houllier, Jean Franco, Tomáš Janovic. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on December 14?
- December 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 December 14?
- One of the most notable events on December 14 is: Kosovo War ambush.
- Who was born on December 14?
- Famous figures born on December 14 include DK Metcalf, Lonnie Walker IV, Kim Ji-woong.
- How many historical events happened on December 14?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on December 14, spanning centuries of world history.
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