Historical Events In December - 14

1927  Iraq gains independence from Britain, but British troops remain on this day in history.   

1927  On December - 14 jacobus G Rietkerk, Dutch internal minister (VVD) (1982-86)   

1928  2nd Test Cricket Australia v England starts with Bradman 12th man on this day in history.   

1928  Theodore Roberts, actor (Roaring Road, 10 Commandments), dies at 77 on December - 14.   

1929  On December - 14 alexander Zaimis elected pres of Greece   

1929  On this day in history ron Nelson, composer   

1930  On December - 14 nY Giants defeat Notre Dame 22-0 in a charity game   

1931  On December - 14 1st assembly of Anton Musserts NSB in Utrecht   

1932  French govt of Herriot falls on this day in history.   

1932  On this day in history abbe Lane, Bkln, aka Mrs Xavier Cugat/singer (Xavier Cugat Show)   

1933  Josephine Baker performs in Amsterdam on December - 14.   

1934  On December - 14 first streamlined steam locomotive introduced, Albany NY   

1934  On December - 14 turkish women are given the right to vote.   

1934  1st streamlined steam locomotive introduced (Albany NY) on this day in history.   

1935  The birth of Lee Remick, American actress on December - 14.   

1935  On December - 14 test Cricket debut of "Chuck" Fleetwood-Smith v S Africa, Durban   

1935  Stanley G Weinbaum, US, sci-fi writer (Martian Odyssey), dies on this day in history.   

1937  On December - 14 japanese troops conquer/plunder Nanjing   

1938  AL permits Cleveland & Philadelphia to play night games on December - 14.   

1938  Marie FM Emmanuel, French composer/musicologist (Salamine), dies at 76 on December - 14.   

1939  League of Nations drops the Soviet Union on December - 14.   

1939  Soviet Union attacks Finland-League of Nations drops Soviet Union on this day in history.   

1941  On this day in history 1st NFL division playoff, Bears beat Packers 33-14   

1942  On December - 14 eduard C "Edo" Fimmen, Dutch trade union leader, dies at 61   

1943  Capt. Paul Triguet (Royal 22e Regiment) wins the Victoria Cross at Casa Berardi, Italy on December - 14.   

1944  On this day in history congress establishes rank of General of the Army (5-star general)   

1944  Begin(ning) Liese-Aktion: werving of labor force for Germany on this day in history.   

1945  Elmer Rice' "Dream Girl," premieres in NYC on December - 14.   

1945  On December - 14 constantino Gaito, composer, dies at 67   

1946  The United Nations General Assembly votes to establish UN headquarters in New York on this day in history.   

1946  Togo made a trusteeship territory of the UN on this day in history.   

1946  "Three to Make Ready" closes at Adelphi Theater NYC after 323 perfs on this day in history.   

1947  Cleve Browns beat NY Yankees 14-3 in AAFC championship game on December - 14.   

1947  On this day in history franz Zorell, German RC lexicographer, dies at 84   

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1009  On December - 14 birth of emperor Go-Suzaku of Japan (d. 1045)   

1363  On December - 14 birth of john Van [Jean C] Gerson, French theologist   

1503  On December - 14 birth of nostradamus, [Michel de Nostre-Dam], French astrologist/prophet   

1546  On this day in history birth of tycho Brahe, Knudstrup Denmark, astronomer (Golden nose)   

1553  On this day in history birth of henri IV the Bourbon, king of Navarra (Henri III)/France   

1625  Barthélemy d'Herbelot de Molainville, French orientalist (d. 1695) was born on December - 14.   

1631  Anne Conway, Viscountess Conway, English philosopher (d. 1679) was born on this day in history.   

1640  On this day in history birth of (baptism date)   

0872  On this day in history adrian II, Italian Pope (867-72)/last married pope, dies at about 80   

1077  Agnes of Poitou, German empress/wife of emperor Henry III, dies on this day in history.   

1136  Death of Harald IV, "Gylle Krist", king of Norway, murdered on December - 14.   

1417  Death of John Oldcastle, Lord Cobham, English nobleman, hanged & burned on December - 14.   

1460  Death of Guarino da Verona (b. 1370) on this day in history.   

1476  On December - 14 death of vlad III the Impaler (b. 1431)   

1510  On December - 14 death of friedrich of Saxony (b. 1473)   

1542  James, king of Scotland (1513-42), dies at 30 on December - 14.