November 14 in history
Events on November 14
Notable events that happened on November 14 in past years.
- 2019
A mass shooting occurs at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California, resulting in three deaths, including that of the perpetrator, and three injuries.
Wikipedia article: Saugus High School shooting - 2008
The first G-20 economic summit opens in Washington, D.C.
Wikipedia article: 2008 G20 Washington summit - 2001
War in Afghanistan: Afghan Northern Alliance fighters take over the capital Kabul.
Wikipedia article: War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) - 1991
American and British authorities announce indictments against two Libyan intelligence officials in connection with the downing of the Pan Am Flight 103.
Wikipedia article: Intelligence assessment - 1990
While on approach to Zurich Airport, Alitalia Flight 404 crashes into Stadlerberg Mountain near Weiach, killing 46.
Wikipedia article: Zurich Airport - 1979
US President Jimmy Carter issues Executive Order 12170, freezing all Iranian assets in the United States in response to the hostage crisis.
Wikipedia article: Executive Order 12170 - 1975
With the signing of the Madrid Accords, Spain abandons Western Sahara.
Wikipedia article: Madrid Accords - 1970
Soviet Union enters ICAO, making Russian the fourth official language of organization.
Wikipedia article: Soviet Union - 1967
The Congress of Colombia, in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the death of Policarpa Salavarrieta, declares this day as "Day of the Colombian Woman".
Wikipedia article: Congress of Colombia - 1957
The "Apalachin meeting" in rural Tioga County in upstate New York is raided by law enforcement; many high-level Mafia figures are arrested while trying to flee.
Wikipedia article: Apalachin meeting - 1941
World War II: German troops, aided by local auxiliaries, murder nine thousand residents of the Słonim Ghetto in a single day.
Wikipedia article: Słonim Ghetto - 1921
The Communist Party of Spain is founded, and issues the first edition of Mundo obrero.
Wikipedia article: Communist Party of Spain - 1914
The Joensuu City Hall, designed by Eliel Saarinen, was inaugurated in Joensuu, Finland.
Wikipedia article: Joensuu City Hall - 1812
Napoleonic Wars: At the Battle of Smoliani, French Marshals Victor and Oudinot are defeated by the Russians under General Peter Wittgenstein.
- 332 BC
Alexander the Great is crowned pharaoh of Egypt.
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