1973⚡ Event
John McCain Released from POW Camp
U.S. Navy pilot John McCain was released from captivity by North Vietnamese forces. He was among 109 prisoners of war released after five and a half years.
warpolitics
What Happened on March 14?
Browse 16 historical entries recorded for March 14 — 5 events, 6 births, and 5 deaths.
politicsentertainmentsportswardisastertechnologyexplorationeconomics
Image retrieved via Wikipedia: Gerry Adams
Historical Events on March 14(5)
1984⚡ Event
Assassination Attempt on Gerry Adams
Gerry Adams, the leader of Sinn Féin, was seriously wounded in an assassination attempt. The attack was carried out by Ulster Freedom Fighters in central Belfast, Northern Ireland.
politicswardisaster
1988⚡ Event
China-Vietnam Naval Skirmish
China defeated Vietnam in a naval altercation near the Spratly Islands. China was attempting to establish oceanographic observation posts in the disputed territory.
warpoliticsexploration
1991⚡ Event
Escondida Copper Mine Inaugurated
Escondida, which would become one of the world's most productive copper mines, was officially inaugurated.
economicstechnology
2021⚡ Event
Hlaingthaya Massacre in Myanmar
Burmese military and police forces killed at least 65 civilians during the Hlaingthaya massacre in Yangon. The victims included protestors against a recent coup d'état.
politicsdisasterwar
Birthdays on March 14(6)
1879🎂 Birth
Albert Einstein Born
Albert Einstein, one of the most influential physicists of all time, is born. He developed the theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics.
sciencetechnologyphilosophy
1999🎂 Birth
Marvin Bagley III
Marvin Bagley III is an American basketball player.
sports
2000🎂 Birth
Chrisean Rock
Chrisean Rock is an American rapper and reality television personality.
entertainment
2001🎂 Birth
Birth of Nico Mannion
Nico Mannion, an Italian-American basketball player, was born.
sports
2008🎂 Birth
Birth of Abby Ryder Fortson
Abby Ryder Fortson, an American actress, was born.
entertainmentarts
Deaths on March 14(5)
2019🕊️ Death
Jake Phelps
Jake Phelps was an American skateboarder and editor-in-chief of Thrasher magazine.
sportsentertainment
2019🕊️ Death
Charlie Whiting
Charlie Whiting was a British motorsport director.
sportsentertainment
2022🕊️ Death
Scott Hall
Scott Hall was an American professional wrestler.
sportsentertainment
2025🕊️ Death
Alan Simpson
Alan Simpson was a United States senator from Wyoming.
politics
March 14 in History
March 14 is home to 16 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 6 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on March 14
Examples currently recorded for March 14 include John McCain Released from POW Camp (1973), Assassination Attempt on Gerry Adams (1984), China-Vietnam Naval Skirmish (1988). View all events →
Birthdays on March 14
People recorded as born on March 14 include Albert Einstein Born, Marvin Bagley III, Chrisean Rock. View all birthdays →
Deaths on March 14
Remembered figures who died on March 14 include Jake Phelps, Charlie Whiting, Haig Young. View all →
Browse what happened on March 13 or March 15, explore the full month of March, or discover a random historical fact.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on March 14?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 16 entries for March 14: 5 events, 6 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for March 14?
- One event currently recorded for March 14 is: John McCain Released from POW Camp.
- Who was born on March 14?
- People recorded as born on March 14 include Albert Einstein Born, Marvin Bagley III, Chrisean Rock.
- How many historical events are recorded for March 14?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for March 14.
Test Your History Knowledge
Guess the year this event occurred.
Trivia will load as this section enters view.