Wikipedia: August 14

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August 14 is the 226th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (227th in leap years), with 139 days remaining.

Events:

1945: Japan surrenders after two cities have been devastated by atomic bombs, ending World War II

Births:

1771: Sir Walter Scott, Scottish historical novelist and poet.
1863: Ernest Thayer, poet: Casey at the Bat.
1941: [David Crosby]?, guitarist, songwriter?.
1945: [Steve Martin]?, comedian, actor.
1947: [Danielle Steel]?, novelist.
1950: [Gary Larson]?, cartoonist.
1959: [Magic Johnson]?, basketball player.
1966: Halle Berry, actress.

Deaths:

August 13 - August 15 - July 14 - September 14 - more historical anniversaries

See Also: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

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