Historical Events
- Francis Scott Key pens the poem "Defence of Fort M'Henry", later known as "The Star-Spangled Banner" while witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry from a ship in Baltimore harbor
1814 Highlights
About September 14, 1814
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 209 years, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
