The Daily Birthday History

August 14: Emperors, Earthquakes, and Everything In-between!


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August 14th is a day packed with historical significance, marking events both grand and grim. From the Roman emperor Octavian’s victory celebrations in 29 BC to the tragic 2021 earthquake in Haiti, this date has seen it all. Tune in as we explore the events and figures that have shaped August 14th, including the completion of the iconic Cologne Cathedral in 1880, the birth of Hollywood legend Magic Johnson in 1959, and the capture of the infamous “Carlos the Jackal” in 1994.

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