March 14

What happened on March 14 in history

3 events fall on March 14, from 1794 to 1964. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on March 14

  1. 1794

    The cotton gin is patented

    Eli Whitney's machine transforms the economics of American slavery.

    Play the Exploration & revolution round

  2. 1879

    Albert Einstein is born

    The physicist is born in Ulm to a family of electrical engineers.

    Play the 19th century round

  3. 1964

    Jack Ruby is convicted

    The killer of Lee Harvey Oswald is found guilty of murder in Dallas.

    Play the 20th century round