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What Happened on November 14?

Discover 14 historical moments on November 144 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.

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Hero image inspired by: Croatian War of Independence

Historical Events on November 14(4)

1991 Event

Battle of the Dalmatian Channels Begins

Croatian naval commandos attacked the Yugoslav patrol boat Mukos, starting the Battle of the Dalmatian Channels during the Croatian War of Independence.

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1992 Event

Vietnam Airlines Flight 474 Crash

In poor conditions caused by Cyclone Forrest, Vietnam Airlines Flight 474 crashed near Nha Trang, killing 30 people.

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2003 Event

Discovery of Sedna

Astronomers Michael E. Brown, Chad Trujillo, and David L. Rabinowitz discovered the trans-Neptunian object Sedna.

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2010 Event

Sebastian Vettel Wins Drivers' Championship

Red Bull Racing's Sebastian Vettel won the Drivers' Championship after winning the final race of the season, becoming the youngest Formula One champion.

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Famous Birthdays on November 14(5)

1998🎂 Birth

Sofia Kenin

Sofia Kenin is an American tennis player.

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1998🎂 Birth

DeVonta Smith

DeVonta Smith is an American football player.

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2000🎂 Birth

Xiyeon

Xiyeon is a South Korean singer and actress.

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Notable Deaths on November 14(5)

2016🕊️ Death

Gwen Ifill

Gwen Ifill was an American television journalist known for her work on PBS.

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2020🕊️ Death

Peter Florjancic

Peter Florjancic was a Slovene inventor and Olympic athlete.

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2020🕊️ Death

Des O'Connor

Des O'Connor was an English comedian, singer, and television presenter.

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2024🕊️ Death

Vic Flick

Vic Flick was an English guitarist known for his work on numerous film soundtracks.

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2024🕊️ Death

Peter Sinfield

Peter Sinfield was an English songwriter and producer, best known for his work with the band King Crimson.

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November 14 in History

November 14 is home to 14 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 4 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1991 to the present day.

Major Events on November 14

Among the most notable events on November 14: Battle of the Dalmatian Channels Begins (1991), Vietnam Airlines Flight 474 Crash (1992), Discovery of Sedna (2003). View all events →

Famous Birthdays on November 14

Notable figures born on November 14 include Noussair Mazraoui, Christopher Nkunku, Sofia Kenin. View all birthdays →

Notable Deaths on November 14

Remembered figures who died on November 14 include Gwen Ifill, Peter Florjancic, Des O'Connor. View all →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on November 14?
November 14 is home to 14 recorded historical entries, including 4 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
What is the most notable event on November 14?
One of the most notable events on November 14 is: Battle of the Dalmatian Channels Begins.
Who was born on November 14?
Famous figures born on November 14 include Noussair Mazraoui, Christopher Nkunku, Sofia Kenin.
How many historical events happened on November 14?
Our collection records 4 historical events on November 14, spanning centuries of world history.
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