Learn about some of the most notable events that occurred on this date.
He October 14 It is a date full of history and significant events, both in Argentina and in the rest of the world. Over the years, this day witnessed events that left deep marks on Argentine culture, politics and sports. Remembering these anniversaries allows us to assess the importance of these events in the construction of national identity and their influence on the present.
One of the events that took place in Argentina a October 14 It was the death of the famous football reporter José María Muñoz in 1992. His unique and charismatic style left an indelible mark on sports storytelling, becoming an icon of Argentine football. His legacy continues to live on in the memories of fans, who still remember his passionate descriptions of the games.
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Today’s anniversaries, October 14
- 1066 – Battle of Hastings: William the Conqueror defeats Harold II, leading to the Norman conquest of England.
- 1536 – Garcilaso de la Vega, notable Spanish poet, dies.
- 1784 – Ferdinand VII, future king of Spain, is born.
- 1806 – The Battle of Jena takes place, where Napoleon defeats the Prussian forces.
- 1809 – The Treaty of Schönbrunn allows Napoleon to annex territories of the Austrian Empire.
- 1813 – Simón Bolívar is proclaimed Liberator by the Caracas City Council.
- 1890 – Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th president of the US, is born.
- 1894 – American poet EE Cummings is born.
- 1905 – A general strike begins in Russia, starting the first revolution.
- 1913 – A mining explosion in Wales causes the death of 439 people.
- 1923 – The Gregorian calendar is introduced throughout the USSR.
- 1927 – British actor Roger Moore is born.
- 1933 – Nazi Germany withdraws from the League of Nations and the Disarmament Conference.
- 1934 – Argentine boxer Horacio Accavallo is born.
- 1944 – Suicide of General Rommel, after being accused of conspiracy against Hitler.
- 1946 – Chiche Duhalde, Argentine politician, is born.
- 1962 – An American spy plane discovers missile ramps in Cuba, starting the missile crisis.
- 1977 – The famous singer and actor Bing Crosby dies.
- 1980 – Argentine guitarist Oscar Alemán, known for his virtuosity, dies.
- 2001 – Legislative elections are being held in Argentina, with a notable blank vote.
- 2012 – Félix Baumgartner launches from the stratosphere, breaking the sound barrier.
In addition, it is celebrated World Spirometry Day and the dWorld Seamstress Day.
Source: Ambito
I am an author and journalist who has worked in the entertainment industry for over a decade. I currently work as a news editor at a major news website, and my focus is on covering the latest trends in entertainment. I also write occasional pieces for other outlets, and have authored two books about the entertainment industry.
