May 14

    What happened on May 14 in history

    3 events fall on May 14, from 1610 to 1948. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on May 14

    1. 1610

      Henry IV of France is assassinated

      A Catholic zealot stabs the king in a Paris traffic jam.

      Play the Exploration & revolution round

    2. 1796

      The first smallpox vaccination

      Edward Jenner inoculates James Phipps with cowpox.

      Read about Discovery of the Rosetta StonePlay the Exploration & revolution round

    3. 1948

      Israel declares independence

      Ben-Gurion reads the declaration in Tel Aviv as the British mandate ends.

      Read about V-J Day Celebration in Times SquarePlay the 20th century round

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