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August 14 is the 226th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (227th in leap years), with 139 days remaining.
Events:
- 1945 - Japan surrenders after two cities have been devastated by atomic bombs, ending World War II
- 1969 - British troops deployed in Northern Ireland
Births:
- 1771 - Sir Walter Scott, Scottish historical novelist and poet
- 1861 - Herbert Putnam, Librarian of Congress
- 1863 - Ernest Thayer, poet: Casey at the Bat
- 1941 - David Crosby, guitarist, songwriter
- 1945 - Steve Martin, comedian, actor
- 1947 - Danielle Steel, novelist
- 1950 - Gary Larson, cartoonist
- 1959 - Magic Johnson, basketball player
- 1966 - Halle Berry, actress
Deaths:
- 1951 - William Randolph Hearst, newspaper magnate
August 13 - August 15 - July 14 - September 14 - more historical anniversaries
See Also: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December