August 14

August 14 is the 226th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (227th in leap years), with 139 days remaining.

Births

• 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)

Events

• 1945: Japan surrenders after two cities have been devastated by atomic bombs, ending World War II

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