1948⚡ Event
Israeli Declaration of Independence
David Ben-Gurion publicly read the Israeli Declaration of Independence at Independence Hall in Tel Aviv.
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What Happened on May 14?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for May 14 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Image retrieved via Wikipedia: David Ben-Gurion
Historical Events on May 14(5)
1951⚡ Event
Talyllyn Railway preservation
Trains ran on the Talyllyn Railway in Wales for the first time since its preservation, making it the world's first railway operated by volunteers.
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1980⚡ Event
Sumpul River massacre
During the Salvadoran Civil War, refugees fleeing across the Sumpul River were attacked by Salvadoran and Honduran forces, resulting in at least 300 deaths.
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2008⚡ Event
UEFA Cup Final violence
Violence erupted between football hooligans and police on the day of the UEFA Cup Final, resulting in 39 arrests and 39 injured officers.
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2010⚡ Event
Stephen Timms murder attempt
British politician Stephen Timms survived a murder attempt by an Islamic extremist during a constituency surgery.
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Birthdays on May 14(5)
1996🎂 Birth
Blake Brockington
Blake Brockington was an American trans man and activist.
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1996🎂 Birth
Martin Garrix
Martin Garrix is a Dutch DJ and music producer.
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2001🎂 Birth
Jack Hughes
Jack Hughes is an American professional ice hockey player.
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Deaths on May 14(5)
2019🕊️ Death
Tim Conway
Tim Conway was an American actor, writer, and comedian.
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2019🕊️ Death
Grumpy Cat
Grumpy Cat was an American cat known for its permanently "grumpy" facial expression, becoming an internet meme celebrity.
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2023🕊️ Death
Doyle Brunson
Doyle Brunson was an American professional poker player.
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2024🕊️ Death
Don Perlin
Don Perlin was an American comic book artist, writer, and editor.
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2024🕊️ Death
Netiporn Sanesangkhom
Netiporn Sanesangkhom was a Thai political activist.
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May 14 in History
May 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 May 14
Examples currently recorded for May 14 include Israeli Declaration of Independence (1948), Talyllyn Railway preservation (1951), Sumpul River massacre (1980). View all events →
Birthdays on May 14
People recorded as born on May 14 include Blake Brockington, Martin Garrix, Rúben Dias. View all birthdays →
Deaths on May 14
Remembered figures who died on May 14 include Tim Conway, Grumpy Cat, Doyle Brunson. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on May 14?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for May 14: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for May 14?
- One event currently recorded for May 14 is: Israeli Declaration of Independence.
- Who was born on May 14?
- People recorded as born on May 14 include Blake Brockington, Martin Garrix, Rúben Dias.
- How many historical events are recorded for May 14?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for May 14.
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