A date scroll with Latin text from “The Extremes of Good and Evil” by Cicero, written in 45 BC.
July 14: Day of the Week
July 14, 2024 is the 196th day of the year 2024 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 170 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week is Sunday.
If you are trying to learn Japanese then this day of the week in Japanese is Nichiyōbi.
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Here’s the July calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly calendar.
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Zodiac & Birthstone
Cancer is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Ruby is the modern birthstone for this month. Ruby is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
July 14 Historical Event(s)
1223
Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father, Philip II of France.
1881
Billy the Kid is shot and killed by Pat Garrett outside Fort Sumner.
1902
The Campanile in St. Mark’s Square, Venice collapses, also demolishing the loggetta.
1911
Harry Atwood, an exhibition pilot for the Wright Brothers lands his airplane at the South Lawn of the White House. He is later awarded a Gold medal from President Taft for this feat.
1950
Korean War: North Korean troops initiate the Battle of Taejon.
1958
Iraqi Revolution: in Iraq the monarchy is overthrown by popular forces led by Abdul Karim Kassem, who becomes the nation’s new leader.
1969
The United States $500, $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000 bills are officially withdrawn from circulation.
1992
386BSD is released by Lynne Jolitz and William Jolitz beginning the Open Source Operating System Revolution. Linus Torvalds releases his Linux soon afterwards.
2002
French President Jacques Chirac escapes an assassination attempt unscathed during Bastille Day celebrations.
2003
In an effort to discredit U.S. Ambassador Joseph C. Wilson, who had written an article critical of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, Washington Post columnist Robert Novak reveals that Wilson’s wife Valerie Plame is a CIA “operative”.
Who were born on July 14?
1868
Gertrude Bell, English archaeologist, writer, spy and administrator (d. 1926)
1893
Clarence J. Brown, Newspaper publisher and politician (d. 1965)
1906
Tom Carvel, Greek-born American businessman and inventor (d. 1990)
1931
Jacqueline de Ribes, French fashion designer
1936
Pema Chödrön, American-born Buddhist nun and author
1971
Howard Webb, English football referee
1972
Deborah Mailman, Australian actress
1979
Bernie Castro, Dominican baseball player
1985
Billy Celeski, Australian footballer
1985
Darrelle Revis, American football player
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Holy Toledo! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from these letters KVGNOOCON? Check your answers here: Words with these letters KVGNOOCON. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)
Are you not curious to discover some fun facts about your birthday? Find out ‘what happened on my birthday’ and what was the number one song on your day of birth. Know the meaning of your special day and who shares your birthday! (Sponsored link)
Now try another date like anniversaries, birthdays of someone you know or any other date that is special to you. Don’t forget to share the info to your friends, loved ones or social media followers. Who knows, they might appreciate and thank you for it.