Accession
Eardwulf becomes King of Northumbria after Osbald's brief twenty-seven-day reign collapses.
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May 14 in History
This permanent archive page contains 181 World History Database records for May 14, spanning 796 to 2026. Recorded topics include Accession; Coronation; Battle of Nicea.
Total: 181Events: 138Births: 1Deaths: 7Battles: 34Coronations: 1Countries: 29
Events on May 14
Capture of Nicea
The Crusaders capture the Seljuk capital
Knights Templar
Death of William Marshal, fulfilling the vow he had made while on crusade, he is invested into the order of the Knights Templar on his deathbed
Arrest of Edward I
Captured with his father at the Battle of Lewes
Arrest of Richard of Cornwall
Taken prisoner at the Battle of Lewes
Commonwealth
The short period that followed was the closest England was to come to complete abolition of the monarchy until the Commonwealth period of 1649-1660
Interregnum
Richard was captured at the Battle of Lewes, further weakening his ability to intervene in Germany.
Arrest of Henry III
De Montfort captures Henry III at the Battle of Lewes
Siege of Lewes
De Montfort occupies Lewes after the battle Lewes
Invasion of Wales
Reaches Hereford on a campaign to invade Wales
Constitution of Scotland
Sets up a 2nd Chamber. Provides representation for the shires in the Scottish Parliament
Discovery of Jamaica
Discovers Jamaice & names the island Santiago, St James
Siege of Lagos
1,000 men disembarked at Lagos in the Algarve and stormed the fortresses of Sagres, Baleeira, Beliche and Cape St. Vincent
Capture of Aberdeen
The Royalists briefly occupy Aberdeen
Siege of Aberdeen
The Royalists capture Aberdeen
Minority Reign
Becomes king as a child after the death of Louis XIII.
Regency
Appointed Member of Regency Council
Regency
Appointed Member of Regency Council on behalf of Louis XIV until his majority
Regency
Directs policy during Louis XIV's minority.
Regency
Governs for the young Louis XIV with Mazarin.
Succession
Succeeds as King of France
Siege of Chester
Reaches Market Drayton & recieves news that Brereton has raised the siege of Chester
Proclamation
Proclaimed king at Edinburgh as monarchy is restored in Scotland
Restoration
The Restoration is celebrated in Scotland after Charles II is proclaimed king
Baron Churchill of Sandridge
Created Baron Churchill of Sandridge in the English peerage.
Capture of Warsaw
Charles occupies Warsaw during the Swedish advance through Poland.
Capture of Warsaw
Charles XII captures Warsaw as the Swedish army advances through Poland.
Capture of Warsaw
Occupies Warsaw during the advance through Poland.
Capture of Warsaw
Warsaw falls to Charles XII during the Swedish campaign in Poland.
Declaration of War
The war widens in Europe as the Grand Alliance declares war on France
Occupation of Warsaw
Swedish forces occupy Warsaw after Augustus II fails to block Charles XII's advance.
Surrender of Bonn
Bonn capitulates after the Allied siege commanded by Marlborough.
Discovery of Smallpox Vaccine
Discovers an inoculation for smallpox derived from cowpox
West Indies Cruise
Reaches Martinique but fails to draw Nelson into decisive action.
Independence of Paraguay
Helps lead the May 1811 uprising against Spanish colonial authority.
Independence of Paraguay
Paraguayan revolutionaries declare independence from Spanish rule during Ferdinand VII's disputed reign.
Independence of Paraguay
Participates in the movement that establishes Paraguayan independence.
Independence of Spain
Paraguayan revolutionaries declare independence from Spanish rule during Ferdinand VII's disputed reign.
Mobilization
The Russian Fleet leaves Vladivostok
British Inquiry Californian Evidence
Gives evidence about the rockets and conversations on Californian's bridge during Titanic's sinking.
British Inquiry Californian Evidence
Gives evidence about Californian's position, the nearby vessel and the rockets observed during Titanic's sinking.
British Inquiry Californian Evidence
Gives evidence about the rockets, Morse signalling and the nearby ship observed from Californian.
Pacific Naval Policy
Answers Commons questions about British naval policy and commitments in the Pacific.
First Sea Lord Resignation Submitted
Fisher resigns as First Sea Lord after the dispute over continued Dardanelles commitments reaches breaking point.
Monitor Diversion Deepens Churchill Dispute
Plans to strengthen the Dardanelles with monitors intended for Fisher's northern strategy intensify his dispute with Churchill.
Trentino Offensive
Austrian offensive in the Trentino begins
First Liberty Loan
McAdoo launches a national bond campaign to finance United States participation in the war.
Reballion of Rebels in Canton
Disarms 2 regiments loyal to Chiang Kai-shek at the Whampoa Military Academy
Reballion of Rebels in Canton
Disarms 2 regiments loyal to Chiang Kai-shek at the Whampoa Military Academy
Siege of Whampoa
Disarms 2 regiments loyal to Chiang Kai-shek at the Whampoa Military Academy
Kuhle Wampe
Directs Kuhle Wampe, a politically engaged Weimar film.
Reform of Unemployment Support
Creates an unemployment assistance board to administer aid at a fixed national rate
Caravan
Duke Ellington & his band recorded the classic, "Caravan", for Brunswick Records
Captain
Hapgood captains England against Germany where Hapgood and his players are made to give the Nazi salute before the match, under pressure from British diplomats, Hitler is not in attendance and England win the match 63
Constitution of Switzerland
The League of Nations grants Switzerland an unconditional neutrality
Neutrality
The League of Nations grants Switzerland an unconditional neutrality
Beaverbrook Appointment
Appoints Beaverbrook to accelerate aircraft production.
Bombing of Rotterdam
The Dutch Army surrenders after the Bombing of Rotterdam by the Luftwaffe
Capture of Rotterdam
The Dutch Army surrenders after the Bombing of Rotterdam by the Luftwaffe
Capture of Sedan
Breaks through Sedan & reaches the Channel coast within 1 week
German Defensive Line
Withdraws toward mountain positions as Allied pressure increases.
Home Guard
Eden announces the formation of the Home Guard
Invasion of Belgium
Rommel arrives at the River Meuse near Dinant
Invasion of Belgium
The 7th Div is the 1st German unit to cross the River Meuse
Invasion of France
The Germans breakthrough at Sedan
Local Defence Volunteers
Broadcasts the appeal for volunteers to form the Local Defence Volunteers
Local Defence Volunteers (LDV)
Foundation of the Local Defence Volunteers, later Home Guard
Local Defence Volunteers (LDV)
Calls for volunteers to form the LDV, within 24 hours 250,000 enrol
Minister of Economic Warfare
Appointed Minister for Economic Warfare
Minister of Shipping
Appointed Minister for Shipping
Minister of Transport
Appointed Minister for Transport
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State for Scotland
Secretary of State for Agriculture
Appointed Minister for Agriculture
Independence of Great Britain
Britain surrenders its mandate over Palestine
Independence of Great Britain
Britain surrenders its mandate over Palestine
Independence of Israel
Britain surrenders its mandate over Palestine
Independence of Israel
Signs the Declaration of Independence
Privatization
The Bill for the denationalization of steel is given the Royal Assent
Treaty of Friendship
8 Communist countries sign a Treaty of Friendship, Co-operation & Mutual Assistance
Warsaw Pact Created
The Soviet Union and seven Eastern European allies establish the Warsaw Pact.
Treaty of Rome
Hallstein publicly endorses the European integration strategy emerging from the Spaak Report in an address in Bonn.
Military Aid to Yugoslavia Resumed
The United States resumes military aid to Yugoslavia during Eisenhower's second term.
Aswan High Dam Ceremony
Joins President Gamal Abdel Nasser at ceremonies marking major progress on the Aswan High Dam.
Diversion of the Nile
Nasser attends the closure of the river channel and beginning of reservoir storage.
Recognition of High Dam Workforce
Nasser praises Egyptian and Soviet workers after the Nile diversion milestone.
Warren Commission Testimony
McCone testified before the Warren Commission about CIA information relevant to Lee Harvey Oswald and possible foreign involvement in President Kennedy's assassination.
Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
Releases Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere with Crazy Horse, establishing his electric guitar style.
Invasion of Vietnam
Proposes withdrawal from South Vietnam of American & North Vietnamese forces on TV
Arrest of Andraes Baader
Baader was arrested on 3 April 1970, Ensslin, Ulrike Meinhof, who was at that time a well-known leftist polemicist, and two other women freed him on 14 May 1970
Arrest of Andreas Baader
Meinhof & Mahler shoot their way into the Social Affairs Institute & release Baader. In the conservative Springer Press a name is born: "the Baader-Meinhof Gang"
Arrest of Andreas Baader
Baader was arrested on 3 April 1970, Ensslin, Ulrike Meinhof, who was at that time a well-known leftist polemicist, and two other women freed him on 14 May 1970
Arrest of Andreas Baader
In the conservative Springer Press a name is born: "the Baader-Meinhof Gang". Baader was arrested on 3 April 1970, Ensslin, Ulrike Meinhof, who was at that time a well-known leftist polemicist, and two other women freed him on 14 May 1970
Baader-Meinhof Gang
In the conservative Springer Press a name is born: "the Baader-Meinhof Gang"
Government Ends
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Red Army Faction
The RAF is formally founded in 1970 by Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst Mahler, Ulrike Meinhof, Irmgard Muller and others. Foundation of the Baader-Meinhof Group
Red Army Faction
One person was shot is shot during baaders release, this is the beginning of the gangs violent crimes, and the RAF, Ensslin becomes one of the most wanted people in Germany
Red Army Faction
The RAF is formally founded in 1970 by Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst Mahler, Ulrike Meinhof, Irmgard Muller and others
Red Army Faction
The RAF is formally founded in 1970 by Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst Mahler, Ulrike Meinhof, Irmgard Muller and others
Red Army Faction
The RAF is formally founded in 1970 by Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst Mahler, Ulrike Meinhof, Irmgard Muller and others
Springer Press
In the conservative Springer Press a name is born: "the Baader-Meinhof Gang"
Sunningdale Agreement
The Ulster Workers Union will strike if the North Ireland Assembly supports Sunningdale
Ulster Workers Union
The Ulster Workers Union will strike if the North Ireland Assembly supports Sunningdale
Debut
Moore plays his final professional game in England for Fulham against Blackburn Rovers
Retirement
Retirement of Bobby Moore from football
Chernobyl Government Statement
Addresses the Soviet public about Chernobyl after international detection of radioactive fallout makes continued silence untenable.
Chernobyl Public Address
Delivers a televised address explaining the Chernobyl accident and criticising Western reporting while acknowledging the seriousness of the disaster.
Chernobyl Public Address
Delivers a televised address explaining the Chernobyl accident and criticising Western reporting while acknowledging the seriousness of the disaster.
Disaster
Speaks on Russian TV because radiation levels can be measured in the west
Nuclear Power
Speaks on Russian TV because radiation levels can be measured in the west
Atlantic Records Anniversary
Drums with Led Zeppelin members at Atlantic Records' anniversary concert.
Election
Appointed President of Argentina, the 1st free elections in Argentina
President of Argentina
Appointed President of Argentina, the 1st free elections in Argentina
Shamir Plan
Presents an initiative for Palestinian elections and limited autonomy while rejecting direct PLO negotiations.
Rule of Jericho
The West Bank town of Jericho sees its first full day of Palestinian self-rule following the withdrawal of Israeli troops, an event celebrated by Palestinians
Rule of West Bank
The West Bank town of Jericho sees its first full day of Palestinian self-rule following the withdrawal of Israeli troops, an event celebrated by Palestinians
Cup Winners Cup Final Goal
Scores the penalty that gives Barcelona victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the European final.
Cup Winners Cup Victory
Assists Bobby Robson as Barcelona defeat Paris Saint-Germain to win the European Cup Winners' Cup.
Retirement from Parliament
Retires from Parliament after continuous Commons service since 1950.
Postwar Election
Kabbah wins postwar election after the end of the civil war
Arab Summit
al-Bakhit participates in arab summit connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Hubble Data Handling System Replaced
Grunsfeld helps install a replacement Science Instrument Command and Data Handling system during the first final-servicing spacewalk.
Hubble Soft Capture Mechanism Installed
Feustel helps install a soft-capture mechanism intended to support a future robotic rendezvous with Hubble.
Planck
Tauber serves as Planck project scientist as ESA launches a mission to map the microwave background
Wide Field Camera 3 Installed
Grunsfeld helps replace WFPC2 with Wide Field Camera 3, greatly expanding Hubble's ultraviolet, visible and infrared imaging capability.
Europa League Victory
Guides Sevilla past Benfica in the Europa League final.
Sevilla European Trophy
Wins his first UEFA club trophy as a manager.
2016 Women's FA Cup Final Winning Goal
Scores the only goal as Arsenal defeat Chelsea to win the Women's FA Cup at Wembley.
Artemis Program
NASA names its Moon return programme Artemis.
Prime Minister Office Abolished
Sall abolishes the prime ministership after beginning his 2nd term
Charlemagne Prize
Accepts the Charlemagne Prize on behalf of the Ukrainian people for defending European values.
Macron Paris Defense Talks
Meets Emmanuel Macron to discuss air defense, armored vehicles and support for a Ukrainian counteroffensive.
Scholz Berlin Meeting
Meets German Chancellor Olaf Scholz as Germany announces additional military support.
Chinese Ambassador Summoned
Oversees the summoning of China's ambassador after allegations of foreign interference in the United Kingdom.
Defense Minister Appointment
Becomes Russia's defense minister during the war.
Kyiv Guitar Visit
Visits Kyiv as the United States resumes major aid.
First Quarter GDP Growth in 2026
ONS estimates that GDP grew by 0.6 percent during the first quarter of 2026.
First Quarter GDP per Head Growth in 2026
ONS estimates that real GDP per head increased by 0.6 percent in the first quarter.
Births on May 14
Birth of Muhammad Ayub Khan
Muhammad Ayub Khan is born on 14 May 1907.
Deaths on May 14
Death of William Marshal
Death of William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke
Death of William Marshal
Death of William Marshal, fulfilling the vow he had made while on crusade, he is invested into the order of the Knights Templar on his deathbed
Death of Louis XIII
Dies after a 33 year dominated by his mother Marie deMedici & Cardinal Richelieu
Death of George Brydges Rodney
Death of George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney
Toptunov Death from Radiation Syndrome
Dies from acute radiation syndrome after receiving a fatal radiation dose during the Unit 4 emergency.
Death of Rita Hayworth
Death of Rita Hayworth
Death of Frank Sinatra
Death of Frank Sinatra
Battles on May 14
Battle of Nicea
Bohemund, Tancred, Raymond IV & Robert II of Flanders begin the siege of Nicea
Battle of Nicea
Bohemund, Tancred, Raymond IV & Robert II of Flanders begin the siege of Nicea
Battle of Darum
Arrives at Darum & after 4 days captures it from Saladin & takes 5,000 prisoners
Battle of Lewes
Fights for the barons at the Battle of Lewes
Battle of Lewes
Fights for the barons at the Battle of Lewes
Battle of Lewes
Fights for the barons at the Battle of Lewes
Battle of Lewes
Contributes to Simon de Montforts victory
Battle of Lewes
Helps Simon de Montfort to victory at the Battle of Lewes. Fights for the barons at the Battle of Lewes. Contributes to Simon de Montforts victory
Battle of Lewes
Captured with his father at the Battle of Lewes
Battle of Lewes
Fights for the barons at the Battle of Lewes
Battle of Lewes
Fights for the barons at the Battle of Lewes
Battle of Lewes
Fights for the barons at the Battle of Lewes
Battle of Lewes
The short period that followed was the closest England was to come to complete abolition of the monarchy until the Commonwealth period of 1649-1660. Captured & imprisoned by Simon de Montfort who dictates peace terms
Battle of Lewes
Fights for the barons at the Battle of Lewes
Battle of Lewes
Fights for the Barons at the Battle of Lewes
Battle of Lewes
Shares command with his father Simon de Montfort. Gathers his troops & marches to the summit of the South Downs overlooking Lewes. Captures & imprisons Henry III & Richard of Cornwall, then dictates peace terms
Battle of Lewes
Taken prisoner at the Battle of Lewes
Battle of Lewes
Fights for the Barons at the Battle of Lewes
Battle of Lewes
Fights in support of Henry III
Battle of Lewes
Allows his men to pursue the rebels far from the field, throwing away his advantage
Battle of Lewes
De Montfort occupies Lewes after the battle Lewes. De Montfort captures Henry III at the Battle of Lewes
Battle of Lewes
Fights at Lewes against Henry III & defeated
Battle of Agnadello
The dominion of Venice in Italy is practically lost
Battle of Djerba
Medinaceli's expedition is defeated by the Ottoman fleet
Battle of Djerba
Doria withdraws after the Ottoman attack on the Christian fleet
Battle of Djerba
Piyale Pasha defeats a Christian naval coalition near Djerba
Battle of Djerba
Spanish-led Christian forces suffer a major naval defeat at Djerba
Battle of Djerba
Turgut Reis supports the Ottoman victory at Djerba
Battle of Narvik
Withdraws toward mountain positions as Allied pressure increases.
Battle of River Meuse
Decides to abandon the Meuse north of Sedan & make a stand from Rocroi to Omont
Battle of River Meuse
Reaches Revin in Belgium
Battle of River Meuse
Begins the "German pocket" which will cut the Allied forces in two
Battle of River Meuse
Strikes out towards the Channel ports via Peronne & Cambrai
Battle of River Meuse
Reaches Anthee in Belgium
Coronations on May 14
Coronation
Crowned Holy Roman Emperor at Pavia