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View Historical Events by Day: What Happened on March 14 in History?

Explore the historical events that shaped our world on March 14th. From major milestones to cultural achievements, see what happened on this day in history. Dates for earlier events may be approximate.

843 CE, March 14

The Treaty of Verdun divides the Carolingian Empire among three grandsons of Charlemagne, marking the foundation of France, Germany, and the Middle Kingdom (Lotharingia).

1226 CE, March 14

King Louis IX of France becomes of age and begins to rule independently.

1385 CE, March 14

Battle of Aljubarrota: Portuguese forces under King John I defeat the Castilians, ensuring Portugal's independence.

1406 CE, March 14

King James I of Scotland is captured by pirates led by Henry Sinclair, Earl of Orkney.

1522 CE, March 14

Magellan's expedition circumnavigates the globe, arriving in Spain.

1607 CE, March 14

English colonists in Jamestown, Virginia, are attacked by Powhatan warriors, leading to the beginning of the First Anglo-Powhatan War.

1794 CE, March 14

Eli Whitney receives a patent for the cotton gin, revolutionizing the cotton industry.

1900 CE, March 14

Gold is discovered in Nome, Alaska, leading to a gold rush.

2004 CE, March 14

The first episode of the social media platform Facebook is launched by Mark Zuckerberg and his college roommates.

2005 CE, March 14

The People's Republic of China passes an anti-secession law, authorizing the use of force against Taiwan if it moves towards formal independence.

2008 CE, March 14

A nationwide protest in Tibet against Chinese rule and for independence begins.

2008 CE, March 14

The riots and protests in Tibet against Chinese rule and for independence begin.

2018 CE, March 14

Students worldwide participate in the "March for Our Lives" protest advocating for stricter gun control laws in the United States.