February 14

    What happened on February 14 in history

    4 events fall on February 14, from 1779 to 1989. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on February 14

    1. 1779

      Captain Cook is killed in Hawaii

      A dispute over a stolen boat ends in violence at Kealakekua Bay.

      Read about Washington Crossing the DelawarePlay the Exploration & revolution round

    2. 1876

      The telephone patent is filed

      Alexander Graham Bell files hours before a rival caveat by Elisha Gray.

      Read about Edison's Light Bulb Demonstration, Menlo ParkPlay the 19th century round

    3. 1929

      The St Valentine's Day Massacre

      Seven men are shot dead in a Chicago garage during the city's gang wars.

      Read about Wall Street Crash of 1929Play the 20th century round

    4. 1989

      The fatwa against Salman Rushdie

      Ayatollah Khomeini calls for the death of the author of The Satanic Verses.

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