1501
Politics
Marriage to Arthur, Prince of Wales
Catherine of Aragon marries Arthur, Prince of Wales, at St Paul’s Cathedral in London.
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14November
30 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1773
Law
Manifesto extending noble liberties
Catherine publishes a manifesto on 14 November 1773 confirming and extending the freedoms and privileges of the Russian nobility.
View details1805
Science
Birth of Fanny Mendelssohn
Fanny Cäcilie Mendelssohn was born in Hamburg, the eldest child of the prominent Mendelssohn banking family, later known as a pioneering composer and pianist.
View details1849
Arts
First public spiritualist demonstration at Corinthian Hall, Rochester
Leah Fox organized the first public exhibition of spirit rapping at Corinthian Hall in Rochester, New York, formally launching Spiritualism as a public movement.
View details1870
Science
First woman elected to a British school board
Garrett was declared elected as one of the first two women on the newly formed London School Board, a first for British women in public office.
View details1889
Exploration
Begins world circumnavigation
Bly begins her solo world trip inspired by Jules Verne's novel.
View details1899
Science
Death of Zsófia Torma
Death of Zsófia Torma in Szászváros after a pioneering career in archaeology, anthropology, and paleontology.
View details1907
Literature
Astrid Lindgren's Birthday
Astrid Lindgren was born on November 14, 1907, in Vimmerby, Sweden.
View details1908
Politics
Death of Guangxu Emperor
Guangxu Emperor died, possibly poisoned, a day before Cixi’s death.
View details1921
Aviation
Birth of Dora Dougherty Strother McKeown
Dora Dougherty Strother was born on November 14, 1921, in St. Paul, Minnesota.
View details1921
Science
Death of Sara Yorke Stevenson
Sara Yorke Stevenson, pioneering Egyptologist and museum curator, died on November 14, 1921, in Philadelphia.
View details1930
Arts
First speaking role in Anna Christie
Anna Christie, released on November 14, 1930, is Garbo's first speaking role.
View details1939
Arts
Birth in Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Born as Walter Carlos in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA, later known as Wendy Carlos.
View details1946
Science
Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
Balch was awarded the 1946 Nobel Peace Prize for her lifelong work for disarmament and international peace, becoming the second American woman so honored.
View details1953
Science
Death in Hot Springs, Virginia
Lettie Pate Whitehead Evans died on November 14, 1953, in Hot Springs, Virginia, at age 81.
View details1954
Science
Birth in Birmingham, Alabama
Condoleezza Rice is born in Birmingham, Alabama, the only child of John and Angelena Rice.
View details1964
Arts
1964 biographical date recorded in educational profile
A biographical sheet on Millo Castro Zaldarriaga records the date 14 November 1964 in her life data, though its specific significance (birth, death, or commemoration) remains unclear.
View details1965
Literature
Death of Dawn Powell
Dawn Powell died on November 14, 1965, in New York City, leaving behind a remarkable literary legacy.
View details2002
Politics
First woman to lead a major party in Congress as House Minority Leader
House Democrats elect Pelosi Minority Leader, making her the first woman to lead a major party in Congress and to serve as House Minority Leader.
View details2004
Arts
Solo Exhibition Closes at Storm King Art Center
The six-month solo exhibition of Booker's large-scale tire sculptures concluded at Storm King Art Center.
View details2008
Politics
First woman in U.S. military history to become a four-star general
On November 14, 2008, Dunwoody became the first woman to achieve four-star general rank.
View details2008
Politics
Took command of U.S. Army Materiel Command
Dunwoody took command of AMC on November 14, 2008, as she was promoted to a four-star general.
View details2009
Politics
National Forum on Constitutional Reform
Convenes the National Forum on Iceland's constitutional future as a step toward reform.
View details2014
Sports
Margaret Wade bronze statue dedicated at Delta State University
Delta State University dedicated a bronze statue of Margaret Wade outside Walter Sillers Coliseum, honoring her legacy.
View details2014
Politics
Announced as first female Postmaster General-designate of USPS
Announced as the first female Postmaster General-designate of the USPS in 2014.
View details2016
Arts
Induction into Theater Hall of Fame
Rashad was inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame for her distinguished career.
View details2019
Politics
New York Times publishes obituary revealing Perry's death and legacy
The New York Times published an obituary nearly a year after Perry's death, publicly confirming her passing and honoring her historic mayoralty.
View details2023
Science
Video on historical uncertainties about Theano
YouTube video by Closer to Truth emphasizes uncertainties around Theano's life and works.
View details2024
Science
Honored with the Luigi Castagnetta Award
Prof. Dr. Laura van 't Veer was honored with the Luigi Castagnetta Award at a breast cancer symposium in Sicily.
View details9999
Politics
Eastern Orthodox feast of St. Theodora.
Theodora venerated annually on November 14 in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
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