History

1949: Assassins of Mahatma Gandhi Executed On November 14, 1949, Nathuram Godse and Narayan Apte, the assassins of Mahatma Gandhi, were executed in India. Their execution came after their conviction…

1988: Proclamation of the State of Palestine The Palestine National Council, in a symbolic but significant gesture, unilaterally declared the independence of the State of Palestine on November 14, 1988.…

1887: Birth of Georgia O'Keeffe Born on November 14, 1887, Georgia O'Keeffe would become one of America's most iconic artists. Renowned for her unique and vibrant depictions of flowers, landscapes,…

1920: First Meeting of the League of Nations The League of Nations, a precursor to the United Nations, convened for the first time on November 14, 1920. Formed in the…

1956: Elvis Presley's Movie Debut On November 14, 1956, Elvis Presley, the undisputed King of Rock and Roll, made his movie debut in "Love Me Tender." This marked a new…

1995: Execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa in Nigeria Ken Saro-Wiwa, a Nigerian playwright, environmental activist, and outspoken critic of the oil industry's environmental destruction, was executed on November 10, 1995. His…

2015: Release of "Uptown Funk" by Bruno Mars Bruno Mars released his hit single “Uptown Funk” on November 10, 2015. The track, featuring producer Mark Ronson, became an instant global…

1969: Premiere of Sesame Street Sesame Street made its television debut on November 10, 1969, introducing generations of children to educational content through a diverse cast and colorful Muppets. This…

1903: Patenting of the Windshield Wiper On November 10, 1903, Mary Anderson was granted a patent for her invention of the manual windshield wiper, an innovation born out of necessity…

1775: Founding of the United States Marine Corps The United States Marine Corps, a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, was established on November 10, 1775, at Tun Tavern in…