December 14th observes Monkey Day and Bouillabaisse Day.
We are now on day 348 out of 365, and we’re getting very close to the end of the year with only 17 days remaining.
If this day is your birthday or special to you in some way, then you’ll want to learn all about the events that all fell on December 14th in history.
Did you know that on this day, December 14, 2015, Star Wars: The Force Awakens had its world premiere? It was the first Star Wars film to not extensively involve Star Wars creator George Lucas.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about December 14th in history!
Historical Events
What memorable events happened on December 14 in history? Keep reading to find out!
A British surgeon admitted to branding his initials on patients’ livers.
Simon Bramhall, an accomplished surgeon, confessed to using an argon beam to etch his initials onto the livers of two transplant receivers. Fortunately, this did not damage either liver; however, he was charged for assault and fined £10,000.
A suicide bomber made an attack in Mogadishu, Somalia.
During a police training center parade, a bomber disguised as a policeman blew himself at the police academy. The attack killed 18 police officers and wounded 15 other people. The militant Islamist group al-Shabab took credit for the explosion, which is allied to al-Qaeda.
The Mariner 2 space probe completed the first-ever flyby of Venus.
Mariner 2 was launched from Cape Canaveral earlier that year on August 27, after the Mariner 1 probe veered off course and was destroyed. The Atlas rocket used to launch both probes proved problematic for the Mariner 2 and sent it off its course, but fortunately, it was able to be corrected mid-flight.
Northern Germany and the Netherlands were struck by St. Lucia’s flood, killing more than 50,000 people.
One of the most significant floods in history, this catastrophe was caused by a great storm that broke the barriers between the North Sea and what is now the Southern Sea. The loss of life and property was so significant because much of the region was below sea level.
Famous Births
Is today your birthday? If so, you share this special day with Vanessa Hudgens! Check out more famous people born on this day below.
1988
Vanessa Hudgens
American Actress
Age
36 years old
Born IN
California, USA
1987
Alex Gaskarth
English Singer
Age
37 years old
Born IN
England, UK
1895
George VI
English King
Died On
Feb 6, 1952 (Age 56)
Born IN
England, UK
1972
Miranda Hart
English Actress
Age
52 years old
Born IN
England, UK
Birthday & Zodiac
Everyone who was born on this day shares the same zodiac sign, Sagittarius.
People born Sagittarians tend to be optimistic and are very trusting of others. Sagittarians like to believe those around them and will take everyone on their own merits.
The Blue Topaz is the birthstone given to people born in December. The icy-blue topaz provides special healing powers to those who wear it by recharging the body, mind, and spirit.
If you were born on Dec 14, your estimated date of conception would be March 23 in the same year.
A baby conceived on December 14, 2025, will likely be due around September 6, 2026.
Quotes
Every day brings a new quote - here are the most renowned quotes spoken or written on December 14th in history.
1945
“Serious sport has nothing to do with fair play. It is bound up with hatred, jealousy, boastfulness, disregard of all rules and sadistic pleasure in witnessing violence: in other words it is war minus the shooting.”
George Orwell
(English Novelist)
1930
“Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding.”
Albert Einstein
(German Physicist)
1885
“And painted portraits have a life of their own that comes from deep in the soul of the painter and where the machine can’t go.”
Vincent van Gogh
(Dutch Painter)
Special Holidays
Looking for a reason to celebrate? Well, here's a few! These unique holidays are sure to bring some enjoyment to your day.
United States
International Monkey Day
Monkey Day isn’t a day to go monkeying around unless you’re a monkey, of course! It is, in fact, a day that celebrates everything there is about monkeys! Today is a great day to read up on these precious primates, donate to a foundation that helps them or see some at the zoo!
World
National Bouillabaisse Day
Nobody knows when this French fish stew was first cooked up, and few people can agree on the list of ingredients either. But that doesn’t really matter, though, as it’s a dish to die for! So celebrate today by dining on Bouillabaisse at a local French restaurant, or make your own!
Fact Of The Day
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Your countdown to 2025's upcoming special days!
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