April 14

    What happened on April 14 in history

    3 events fall on April 14, from 1865 to 1931. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on April 14

    1. 1865

      Lincoln is shot

      John Wilkes Booth fires at Ford's Theatre; the president dies the next morning.

      Read about Opening of the Metropolitan Railway, World's First UndergroundPlay the 19th century round

    2. 1912

      The Titanic strikes an iceberg

      The collision comes at 11.40 at night in calm, moonless water.

      Read about RMS Titanic SinkingPlay the 20th century round

    3. 1931

      Spain becomes a republic

      Alfonso XIII leaves the country and the Second Republic is proclaimed.

      Read about Christ the Redeemer Under Construction, Rio de JaneiroPlay the 20th century round

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