Some dates have been etched into our history books through events that had such an immense impact on the future. On April 14, several significant events shaped history and still hold importance today, years down the line. Here is an insight into five events that took place on this date.
Abraham Lincoln assassinated (1865)
On April 14, 1865, US President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth while he watched a play at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C., on April 14, 1865. This happened only days after the conclusion of the American Civil War.
Titanic strikes iceberg (1912)
On this day in 1912, the RMS Titanic struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean during its maiden voyage. The ship sank on April 15, and it resulted in one of the most devastating accidents at sea ever recorded in history.
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B. R. Ambedkar born (1891)
Indian jurist and social reformer B. R. Ambedkar was born on April 14, 1891. He played a central role in drafting the Indian Constitution and worked extensively for social justice and equality. The day is widely observed as Ambedkar Jayanti in India.
First video uploaded on YouTube (2005)
On April 14, 2005, the first video was uploaded on YouTube, marking the beginning of one of the world’s largest video-sharing platforms. The site would go on to transform digital media and content creation globally.
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Black Day observed in South Korea
In South Korea, April 14 is known as Black Day, when people who have remained unmarried come together to eat noodles called “jajangmyeon.” This day is celebrated after Valentine’s Day and White Day.
