Osun Defender History Corner: November 14 In Focus

Today, on the history corner, we take a trip in the realm of flashback and recall some events that marked this day.

November 14th, 1851

Herman Melville’s novel “Moby-Dick” was published in the United States.

November 14th, 1889

Journalist Nellie Bly began her attempt to travel around the world in less than 80 days.

November 14th, 1910

Aviator Eugene Burton Ely performed the first successful takeoff and landing from a ship.

November 14th, 1922

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) began its daily radio service.

November 14th, 1940

The city of Coventry in England was heavily bombed by the German Luftwaffe during World War II.

November 14th, 1941

The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise became the first American ship to sink a Japanese warship during World War II.

November 14th, 1969

NASA’s Apollo 12, the second manned mission to the moon, was launched.

November 14th, 1971

Enthronement ceremony of the Japanese Emperor Hirohito took place.

November 14th, 1979

The U.S. Embassy in Tehran was seized by Iranian militants, leading to the Iran hostage crisis.

November 14th, 1991

Cambodian Prince Norodom Sihanouk returned to Phnom Penh after 13 years of exile.

November 14th, 1995

The Dayton Agreement was initialed at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, ending the Bosnian War.

November 14th, 2002

The United Nations Security Council unanimously approved Resolution 1441, urging Iraq to disarm or face “serious consequences.

November 14th, 2008

The RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) ocean liner was retired from service after 40 years.

November 14th, 2013

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Iran near the Pakistan border, killing over 300 people.

November 14th, 2015

A series of terrorist attacks, including a suicide bombing in Beirut and a series of coordinated attacks in Paris, killed scores of people.

November 14th, 2017

Robert Mugabe, the long-time President of Zimbabwe, was placed under house arrest, leading to his resignation a few days later.

November 14th, 2019

Pro-democracy protests escalated in Hong Kong, leading to widespread disruptions and clashes with police.

November 14th, 2020

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 mission was launched, sending four astronauts to the International Space Station.

November 14th, 2021

Hong Kong’s pro-democracy newspaper, Apple Daily, announced its closure after its assets were frozen.

Please note that these are just a few historical events that happened on November 14th. History is full of numerous other significant events on this day, ranging from politics and warfare to cultural and scientific milestones.