1836Battle
Battle of the Alamo ends (14 March)
Mexican army captured Alamo mission in San Antonio killing all 189 Texan defenders after 13-day siege.
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Before dinosaurs existed, dragonflies with 2-foot wings ruled the sky.
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Release of Elvis Presley's debut album
Elvis Presley released first album Elvis Presley, first rock and roll album to top Billboard charts.
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Vintage News — March 14
1864 First everThe Petite messe solennelle by Gioachino Rossini was first performed in Paris, 34 years after his retirement as a composer.
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1489 Oddly trueCatherine Cornaro (pictured), Queen of Cyprus, was forced to abdicate and sell the administration of the island to the Republic of Venice.
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1309 Oddly trueOn Eid al-Fitr, the citizens of Granada stormed palaces in the city, deposing Sultan Muhammad III and placing his half-brother Nasr on the throne.
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1885 First everThe Mikado, a light opera by W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, receives its first public performance at the Savoy Theatre in London.
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- 1864 First ever
Rossini's Petite messe solennelle is first performed, by twelve singers, two pianists and a harmonium player in a mansion in Paris.
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2025The GuardianMoving house has never been so stressful. Which is why you need an elite squadron of helpersAfter a month of searching, my housemate and I finally found a place. It was only possible thanks to the people aroun…
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2012The GuardianTV review: One Born Every Minute; Sri Lanka's Killing Fields: War Crimes UnpunishedBump, pain, screams, joy – it's the same old story on the labour ward. But what a story, writes Sam Wollaston
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LONDON -- Visitors to London this spring and summer who have not seen the mellow old capital of Britain since before…
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1879Birth
Birth of Albert Einstein
Physicist Albert Einstein was born in Ulm, Germany, developer of relativity and E=mc2.
1933Birth
Michael Caine born
Michael Caine was born. English actor.
1997Birth
Simone Biles born
Simone Biles was born. American gymnast.
Died on this day
17 in the archiveFive infamous ends — executed, assassinated or murdered — drawn at random from the archive. All infamous ends →
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2014Death
Robin Williams dies
Robin Williams, actor and comedian, died on this day in 2014. Suicide. Remembered as: Known for his improvisational skills and wide variety of roles.
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1793Death
Death of Louis XVI
King Louis XVI of France was executed by guillotine in Paris during French Revolution.
Suicide
1962Death
Marilyn Monroe dies
Marilyn Monroe, actress and model, died on this day in 1962. Barbiturate overdose. Remembered as: Iconic actress and sex symbol of the 1950s and 1960s.
Suicide
1994Death
Kurt Cobain dies
Kurt Cobain, musician, died on this day in 1994. Suicide by gunshot. Remembered as: Frontman of Nirvana, voice of a generation.
Suicide
1890Death
Vincent van Gogh dies
Vincent van Gogh, painter, died on this day in 1890. Suicide by gunshot. Remembered as: Post-Impressionist whose work deeply influenced 20th-century art.
Famous birthdays
23 this weekToday · 14 March
- Simone BilesAmerican artistic gymnast (born 1997)Born 1997 · 29 years ago today
- Michael CaineEnglish retired actor (born 1933)Born 1933 · 93 years ago today
- Albert EinsteinGerman-born theoretical physicist (1879–1955)Born 1879 · 147 years ago today
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will.i.amAmerican rapper (born 1975)15 March · born 1975
Eva LongoriaAmerican actress (born 1975)15 March · born 1975
Andrew JacksonPresident of the United States from 1829 to 183715 March · born 1767
Lauren GrahamAmerican actress, producer and novelist (born 1967)16 March · born 1967
Flavor FlavAmerican rapper (born 1959)16 March · born 1959
James MadisonFounding Father, U.S. president from 1809 to 181716 March · born 1751
Celebration14 March
Pi Day
Celebrates the mathematical constant Pi (3.14) on the fourteenth day of the third month.
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Sport on this day
0Finals, medals and records decided on 14 March.
No recorded sporting finals on this date yet.
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Who was champion, 10, 25 and 50 years ago
World Cups, Olympics, Wimbledon, the Masters, Super Bowl and more — year by year since 1877.
2016 10 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Rio
- WimbledonAndy Murray and Serena Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlDenver Broncos win Super Bowl 50
- Tour de FranceChris Froome wins the Tour de France
- The MastersDanny Willett wins the Masters
- World SeriesChicago Cubs win the World Series
2001 25 yrs ago
- WimbledonGoran Ivanisevic and Venus Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlBaltimore Ravens win Super Bowl XXXV
- The MastersTiger Woods wins the Masters
- World SeriesArizona Diamondbacks win the World Series
- NBA FinalsLos Angeles Lakers win the NBA Finals
- Stanley CupColorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup
1976 50 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Montreal
- Olympic GamesWinter Olympics in Innsbruck
- WimbledonBjorn Borg and Chris Evert win Wimbledon
- Super BowlPittsburgh Steelers win Super Bowl X
- Tour de FranceLucien Van Impe wins the Tour de France
- The MastersRaymond Floyd wins the Masters
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