Tatmadaw
The Burmese military and police forces killed at least 65 civilians during the Hlaingthaya massacre in Yangon, including those protesting a recent coup d'état.
What happened on March 14
31 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 8 observances. From 1309 to 2025.
Standout on March 14
2021
Tatmadaw
The Burmese military and police forces killed at least 65 civilians during the Hlaingthaya massacre in Yangon, including those protesting a recent coup d'état.
About March 14
March 14 is the 73rd day of the year. These facts are computed from the calendar, not copied from anywhere.
- Day of the year
- Day 73 of 365 (74 in leap years)292 days left in the year (292 in leap years)
- Falls on
- Saturday in 2026, Sunday in 2027, Tuesday in 2028, Wednesday in 2029, Thursday in 2030
- Week
- ISO week 11 of 2026 · Q1
- Zodiac sign
- ♓ Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
- Season
- Winter in the north · Summer in the south
- March birthstone
- Aquamarine / Bloodstoneserenity, courage and health
- March birth flower
- Daffodil / Jonquilnew beginnings and rebirth
- Next occurrence
- In 138 days
- Roman numerals
- XIV.IIIday.month — see the Roman numeral date tool
Anniversaries in 2026
- 75thKorean War1951
- 30thBatuhan Altıntaş (footballer)1996
- 25thNico Mannion2001
- 20th2006 Chadian coup attempt2006
- 20thOperation Bringing Home the Goods2006
- 10thJohn W. Cahn2016
- 10thPeter Maxwell Davies2016
- 10thSuranimala Rajapaksha2016
March 14 through the years
- 10 years ago2016
- John W. Cahn · Suranimala Rajapaksha · Peter Maxwell Davies
- 25 years ago2001
- Nico Mannion
- 50 years ago1976
- Nothing recorded
- 100 years ago1926
- Nothing recorded
- 200 years ago1826
- Nothing recorded
Born on March 14 — ages this year
- 2008Abby Ryder Fortsonturns 18
- 2001Nico Mannionturns 25
- 2000Jihoonturns 26
- 2000Chrisean Rockturns 26
- 1999Marvin Bagley IIIturns 27
- 1999Olivia Deanturns 27
Historical events 31
A dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Hlaingthaya massacre
Burmese security forces kill at least 65 civilians in the Hlaingthaya massacre.
Cyclone Idai
Cyclone Idai makes landfall near Beira, Mozambique, causing devastating floods and over 1,000 deaths.
Nihonium
A naming ceremony for the chemical element nihonium takes place in Tokyo, with then Crown Prince Naruhito in attendance.
2008 Tibetan unrest
A series of riots, protests, and demonstrations erupt in Lhasa and subsequently spread elsewhere in Tibet.
Nandigram violence
The Nandigram violence in Nandigram, West Bengal, results in the deaths of at least 14 people.
2006 Chadian coup attempt
The 2006 Chadian coup d'état attempt ends in failure.
Operation Bringing Home the Goods
Operation Bringing Home the Goods: Israeli troops raid an American-supervised Palestinian prison in Jericho to capture six Palestinian prisoners, including PFLP chief Ahmad Sa'adat.
Norman Thagard
Norman Thagard becomes the first American astronaut to ride to space on board a Russian launch vehicle.
Escondida
Escondida, one of the most productive copper mines in the world, was officially inaugurated.
Johnson South Reef skirmish
China defeated Vietnam in a naval altercation while attempting to establish oceanographic observation posts on the Spratly Islands.
Gerry Adams
Gerry Adams, leader of Sinn Féin, was seriously wounded in an assassination attempt by Ulster Freedom Fighters in central Belfast, Northern Ireland.
1982 bombing of the African National Congress headquarters in London
The South African government bombs the headquarters of the African National Congress in London.
LOT Polish Airlines Flight 007
LOT Polish Airlines Flight 007 crashes during final approach near Warsaw, Poland, killing 87 people, including a 14-man American boxing team.
Alia Royal Jordanian Flight 600
Alia Royal Jordanian Flight 600 crashes at Doha International Airport, killing 45 people.
Israel Defense Forces
The Israel Defense Forces launch Operation Litani, a seven-day campaign to invade and occupy southern Lebanon.
Vietnam War
Vietnam War: After having been captured by North Vietnamese forces five and a half years earlier, U.S. Navy pilot John McCain was released with 108 other prisoners of war.
Sterling Airways Flight 296
Sterling Airways Flight 296 crashes near Kalba, United Arab Emirates while on approach to Dubai International Airport, killing 112 people.
Giangiacomo Feltrinelli
Italian publisher Giangiacomo Feltrinelli, known for his translation of Boris Pasternak's novel Doctor Zhivago after it had been smuggled out of the Soviet Union, died in an explosion.
John F. Kennedy
The body of U.S. President John F. Kennedy is moved to a permanent burial place at Arlington National Cemetery.
Jack Ruby
Jack Ruby is convicted of killing Lee Harvey Oswald, the assassin who had shot and killed John F. Kennedy the previous year.
United States Air Force
A USAF B-52 bomber carrying nuclear weapons crashes near Yuba City, California.
Korean War
Korean War: United Nations troops recapture Seoul for the second time.
Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force first used the Grand Slam, a 22,000 lb (10,000 kg) earthquake bomb, on a strategic railway viaduct in Bielefeld, Germany.
Alam Ara
Alam Ara, the first Indian sound film, premiered at the Majestic Cinema in Bombay.
The Mikado
The Mikado, Gilbert and Sullivan's most frequently performed Savoy opera, debuted at the Savoy Theatre in London.
Petite messe solennelle
The Petite messe solennelle by Gioachino Rossini was first performed in Paris, 34 years after his retirement as a composer.
Royal Navy
Royal Navy Admiral John Byng was executed by firing squad for failing to "do his utmost" during the Battle of Minorca at the start of the Seven Years' War.
Imjin War
Japanese invasions of Korea: A force of 3,000 Korean soldiers successfully defended Haengju Fortress against 30,000 Japanese invaders.
Catherine Cornaro
Catherine Cornaro (pictured), Queen of Cyprus, was forced to abdicate and sell the administration of the island to the Republic of Venice.
Eid al-Fitr
On Eid al-Fitr, the citizens of Granada stormed palaces in the city, deposing Sultan Muhammad III and placing his half-brother Nasr on the throne.
Births 20
A notable person born on this day. Each links to a person page with their dates and story.
Deaths 20
A notable person who died on this day.
Alan Simpson (American politician)
Alan Simpson, United States senator from Wyoming (born 1931)
Jake Phelps
Jake Phelps, American skateboarder and Thrasher editor-in-chief (born 1962)
Marielle Franco
Marielle Franco, Brazilian politician and human rights activist (born 1979)
Suranimala Rajapaksha
Suranimala Rajapaksha, Sri Lankan lawyer and politician (born 1949)
Tony Benn
Tony Benn, English politician, Postmaster General of the United Kingdom (born 1925)
Ieng Sary
Ieng Sary, Vietnamese-Cambodian politician, Cambodian Minister for Foreign Affairs (born 1925)
Ċensu Tabone
Ċensu Tabone, Maltese general and politician, 4th President of Malta (born 1913)
Pierre Schoendoerffer
Pierre Schoendoerffer, French director and screenwriter (born 1928)
Holidays & observances 8
A holiday, feast day, awareness day or national day observed every year on this date.
Pi Day
Pi Day
March 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: March 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Nanakshahi calendar
Nanakshahi New Year, first day of the month of Chet (Sikhism)
Public holidays in Andorra
Constitution Day (Andorra)
Flag of Estonia
Mother Tongue Day (Estonia)
Leobinus
Christian feast day: Leobinus
Heroes' Day
Heroes' Day (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines)
Matilda of Ringelheim
Christian feast day: Matilda of Ringelheim
Spread across the centuries
- 14th century1
- 15th century1
- 16th century1
- 18th century1
- 19th century2
- 20th century35
- 21st century30
Earliest: Eid al-Fitr (1309). Most recent: Alan Simpson (American politician) (2025).
What the categories mean, and how the standout is chosen
- Historical events
- A dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
- Births
- A notable person born on this day. Each links to a person page with their dates and story.
- Deaths
- A notable person who died on this day.
- Milestones
- A first, a founding or a turning point our editors flagged as a landmark moment.
- Holidays & observances
- A holiday, feast day, awareness day or national day observed every year on this date.
- Standout / notable
- Editor-written entries come first, then entries covered by the most Wikipedia language editions. For the standout tile we prefer an entry that has a picture.
Nearby and related
Questions about March 14
What day of the year is March 14?
March 14 is the 73rd day of the year, with 292 days left after it.
What star sign is March 14?
March 14 falls under Pisces (February 19 – March 20), a water sign ruled by Neptune (traditionally Jupiter). The birthstone for the month is Aquamarine or Bloodstone.
How many things happened on March 14?
We record 79 entries for March 14: 31 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 8 observances. From 1309 to 2025.
Who was born on March 14?
Abby Ryder Fortson (2008) is among the notable births on March 14. The births section lists the rest.
How often is the March 14 page updated?
The day is filled the first time anyone opens it and then re-checked for new entries about every 90 days. Computed facts such as the weekday and the anniversaries update every year.
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