Saugus High School shooting
A mass shooting occurs at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California, resulting in three deaths, including that of the perpetrator, and three injuries.
What happened on November 14
33 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 8 observances. From 1680 to 2024.
Standout on November 14
2012
Israel
Israel launches a major military operation in the Gaza Strip in response to an escalation of rocket attacks by Hamas.
About November 14
November 14 is the 318th day of the year. These facts are computed from the calendar, not copied from anywhere.
- Day of the year
- Day 318 of 365 (319 in leap years)47 days left in the year (47 in leap years)
- Falls on
- Saturday in 2026, Sunday in 2027, Tuesday in 2028, Wednesday in 2029, Thursday in 2030
- Week
- ISO week 46 of 2026 · Q4
- Zodiac sign
- ♏ Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
- Season
- Autumn in the north · Spring in the south
- November birthstone
- Topaz / Citrinewarmth, abundance and healing
- November birth flower
- Chrysanthemum / Peonyfriendship, joy and honour
- Next occurrence
- In 18 days
- Roman numerals
- XIV.XIday.month — see the Roman numeral date tool
Anniversaries in 2026
- 175thMoby-Dick1851
- 30thBorna Ćorić1996
- 30thDawson Knox1996
- 25th2001 Kunlun earthquake2001
- 25thWar in Afghanistan (2001–2021)2001
- 10th2016 Kaikōura earthquake2016
- 10thGwen Ifill2016
November 14 through the years
- 10 years ago2016
- 2016 Kaikōura earthquake · Gwen Ifill
- 25 years ago2001
- War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) · 2001 Kunlun earthquake
- 50 years ago1976
- Nothing recorded
- 100 years ago1926
- Nothing recorded
- 200 years ago1826
- Nothing recorded
Born on November 14 — ages this year
- 2000Xiyeonturns 26
- 1998Sofia Keninturns 28
- 1998DeVonta Smithturns 28
- 1997Axel Tuanzebeturns 29
- 1997Christopher Nkunkuturns 29
- 1997Noussair Mazraouiturns 29
Historical events 33
A dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Rancho Tehama shootings
A gunman kills four people and injures 12 others during a shooting spree across Rancho Tehama, California. He had earlier murdered his wife in their home.
2016 Kaikōura earthquake
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes Kaikōura, New Zealand, at a depth of 15 km (9 miles), resulting in the deaths of two people.
Israel
Israel launches a major military operation in the Gaza Strip in response to an escalation of rocket attacks by Hamas.
Red Bull Racing
Red Bull Racing's Sebastian Vettel won the Drivers' Championship after winning the final race of the season, becoming the youngest Formula One champion.
2008 G20 Washington summit
The first G-20 economic summit opens in Washington, D.C.
Space Shuttle Endeavour
Space Shuttle Endeavour launches on STS-126 to continue assembly of the International Space Station.
Sedna (dwarf planet)
Astronomers discover Sedna, a distant trans-Neptunian dwarf planet.
Michael E. Brown
Astronomers Michael E. Brown, Chad Trujillo, and David L. Rabinowitz discovered the trans-Neptunian object Sedna.
War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
War in Afghanistan: Afghan Northern Alliance fighters take over the capital Kabul.
2001 Kunlun earthquake
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes a remote part of the Tibetan Plateau. It has the longest known surface rupture recorded on land (~400 km) and is the best documented example of a supershear earthquake.
1995–1996 United States federal government shutdowns
A budget standoff between Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. Congress forces the federal government to temporarily close national parks and museums and to run most government offices with skeleton staffs.
Bill Clinton
As a result of budget conflicts between President Bill Clinton and the United States Congress led by Newt Gingrich, the federal government was forced to shut down non-essential services.
Cyclone Forrest
In poor conditions caused by Cyclone Forrest, Vietnam Airlines Flight 474 crashed near Nha Trang, killing 30 people.
Norodom Sihanouk
Cambodian Prince Norodom Sihanouk returns to Phnom Penh after thirteen years in exile.
Croatian War of Independence
Croatian War of Independence: Croatian naval commandos attacked the Yugoslav patrol boat Mukos, starting the Battle of the Dalmatian Channels.
Intelligence assessment
American and British authorities announce indictments against two Libyan intelligence officials in connection with the downing of the Pan Am Flight 103.
Frank Farian
Music producer Frank Farian admitted that the German R&B duo Milli Vanilli did not sing the vocals on their album Girl You Know It's True.
Zurich Airport
While on approach to Zurich Airport, Alitalia Flight 404 crashes into Stadlerberg Mountain near Weiach, killing 46.
German reunification
After German reunification, the Federal Republic of Germany and Poland sign a treaty confirming the Oder–Neisse line as the border between Germany and Poland.
Zamboanga City
Zamboanga City mayor Cesar Climaco, a prominent critic of the government of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, is assassinated in his home city.
Bread of Life Ministries International
Reverend Caesar "Butch" Conde leads first worship service of the Bread of Life Ministries International in the Philippines.
Lech Wałęsa
Lech Wałęsa, the leader of Poland's outlawed Solidarity movement, is released after eleven months of internment near the Soviet border.
Executive Order 12170
US President Jimmy Carter issues Executive Order 12170, freezing all Iranian assets in the United States in response to the hostage crisis.
France
France conducts the Aphrodite nuclear test as 25th in the group of 29 1975–78 French nuclear tests.
Southern Airways Flight 932
Southern Airways Flight 932, chartered by the Marshall University football team, crashed into a hill near Ceredo, West Virginia, killing all 75 people on board.
Apollo 12
Apollo 12 (pictured) launched from the Kennedy Space Center, later becoming the second crewed flight to land on the Moon.
Theodore Maiman
American physicist Theodore Maiman was given a patent for his ruby laser systems, the world's first laser.
Ruby Bridges
Ruby Bridges and the McDonogh Three became the first black children to attend an all-white elementary school in Louisiana as part of the New Orleans school desegregation crisis.
World War II
World War II: German troops, aided by local auxiliaries, murdered nine thousand residents of the Słonim Ghetto in a single day.
Eugene Burton Ely
Aviator Eugene Burton Ely performed the first takeoff from a ship (pictured), flying from a makeshift deck on USS Birmingham in Hampton Roads, Virginia.
Moby-Dick
Moby-Dick, an epic novel by American writer Herman Melville, was first published in the United States.
Gottfried Kirch
German astronomer Gottfried Kirch discovered the Great Comet of 1680, the first comet to be discovered by telescope.
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.
Des O'Connor
Des O'Connor, English comedian, singer and television presenter (born 1932)
K. S. Gopalakrishnan
K. S. Gopalakrishnan, Indian director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1929)
Glen A. Larson
Glen A. Larson, American director, producer, and screenwriter, created Battlestar Galactica (born 1937)
Brian Davies (rugby league)
Brian Davies, Australian rugby player and manager (born 1930)
Alex Alves (footballer, born 1974)
Alexandro Alves do Nascimento, Brazilian footballer (born 1974)
Holidays & observances 8
A holiday, feast day, awareness day or national day observed every year on this date.
Children's Day (India)
Children's Day, celebrated on the birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru (previously on November 20). (India)
Carmelites
Christian feast day: All Saints of the Carmelites
Dubricius
Christian feast day: Dubricius (Dyfrig, or Devereux)
Public holidays in Guinea-Bissau
Anniversary of the Movement of Readjustment (Guinea-Bissau)
Barlaam of Kiev
Christian feast day: Barlaam of Kiev (Eastern Orthodox Church)
Alberic I of Utrecht
Christian feast day: Alberic of Utrecht
Benedictines
Christian feast day: All Souls of the Benedictine family
Hypatius of Gangra
Christian feast day: Hypatius of Gangra
Spread across the centuries
- 17th century1
- 19th century1
- 20th century40
- 21st century31
Earliest: Gottfried Kirch (1680). Most recent: Vic Flick (2024).
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 November 14
What day of the year is November 14?
November 14 is the 318th day of the year, with 47 days left after it.
What star sign is November 14?
November 14 falls under Scorpio (October 23 – November 21), a water sign ruled by Pluto (traditionally Mars). The birthstone for the month is Topaz or Citrine.
How many things happened on November 14?
We record 81 entries for November 14: 33 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 8 observances. From 1680 to 2024.
Who was born on November 14?
Xiyeon (2000) is among the notable births on November 14. The births section lists the rest.
How often is the November 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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