November 14

    What happened on November 14 in history

    7 events fall on November 14, from 1770 to 1969. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on November 14

    1. 1770

      James Bruce finds a source of the Blue Nile

      The Scottish explorer reaches the spring at Gish Abay.

      Read about Boston Tea PartyPlay the Exploration & revolution round

    2. 1770

      Bruce finds the Blue Nile source

      James Bruce reaches the spring in the Ethiopian highlands.

      Read about Boston Tea PartyPlay the Exploration & revolution round

    3. 1851

      Moby-Dick is published in America

      Harper and Brothers issue Melville's novel.

      Read about The Great Exhibition at Crystal Palace, LondonPlay the 19th century round

    4. 1889

      Nellie Bly sets off

      She begins a journey around the world in seventy-two days.

      Read about Eiffel Tower Construction for World's FairPlay the 19th century round

    5. 1940

      The Coventry Blitz

      A night raid destroys the cathedral and much of the city centre.

      Play the 20th century round

    6. 1940

      The Coventry raid

      A night of bombing destroys the city centre and its cathedral.

      Play the 20th century round

    7. 1969

      Apollo 12 launches

      Lightning strikes the rocket twice in the first minute and it flies on.

      Read about Woodstock Music FestivalPlay the 20th century round

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