What Happened on August 14, 1901

Historical Events

  • SS Islander hits iceberg near Alaska & sinks killing 70
  • The first claimed powered flight, by Gustave Whitehead in his Number 21

Famous Birthdays

  • James Pitman, British educator and spelling reformer (Alphabets and Reading: The Initial Teaching Alphabet) (d. 1985)

About August 14, 1901

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo