1970⚡ Event
End of Nigerian Civil War
The self-proclaimed Republic of Biafra surrendered to the federal government, ending the Nigerian Civil War after less than three years of independence.
warpolitics
What Happened on January 14?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for January 14 — 4 events, 5 births, and 6 deaths.
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Image retrieved via Wikipedia: Elvis Presley
Historical Events on January 14(4)
1973⚡ Event
Elvis Presley's Aloha from Hawaii
Elvis Presley's concert "Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite" was broadcast live to audiences in Asia and Oceania.
musicentertainmentspace
2011⚡ Event
Arab Spring in Tunisia
Tunisian president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali fled the country following violent protests, marking a significant moment in the Arab Spring.
politicswar
2018⚡ Event
Minneapolis Miracle
In the "Minneapolis Miracle", Stefon Diggs caught a 61-yard touchdown pass, securing the Minnesota Vikings' victory in a playoff game.
sportsentertainment
Birthdays on January 14(5)
1999🎂 Birth
Emerson Royal
Emerson Royal is a Brazilian professional footballer.
sports
2000🎂 Birth
Jonathan David
Jonathan David is a Canadian professional soccer player.
sports
2001🎂 Birth
Cora Jade
Cora Jade, an American professional wrestler, was born.
sportsentertainment
Deaths on January 14(6)
1978🕊️ Death
Death of Kurt Gödel
Austrian logician Kurt Gödel died of starvation after his wife, who he feared would poison him, was hospitalized.
philosophysciencemedicine
2018🕊️ Death
Spanky Manikan
Spanky Manikan was a Filipino veteran actor.
entertainment
2021🕊️ Death
Joel Robert
Joel Robert was a Belgian professional motorcycle racer.
sports
2025🕊️ Death
Arthur Blessitt
Arthur Blessitt was an American Christian preacher known for carrying a cross around the world.
religion
2025🕊️ Death
Tony Slattery
Tony Slattery is a British actor, comedian, and television personality.
entertainment
January 14 in History
January 14 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 4 events, 5 births, and 6 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on January 14
Examples currently recorded for January 14 include End of Nigerian Civil War (1970), Elvis Presley's Aloha from Hawaii (1973), Arab Spring in Tunisia (2011). View all events →
Birthdays on January 14
People recorded as born on January 14 include Declan Rice, Emerson Royal, Jonathan David. View all birthdays →
Deaths on January 14
Remembered figures who died on January 14 include Death of Kurt Gödel, Spanky Manikan, Joel Robert. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 14?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for January 14: 4 events, 5 births, and 6 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for January 14?
- One event currently recorded for January 14 is: End of Nigerian Civil War.
- Who was born on January 14?
- People recorded as born on January 14 include Declan Rice, Emerson Royal, Jonathan David.
- How many historical events are recorded for January 14?
- The current DayFacts collection records 4 historical events for January 14.
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