Historical Events
- Lisandro de la Torre and others found the Democratic Progressist Party (Partido Demócrata Progresista, PDP) at the Hotel Savoy, Buenos Aires.
Harrison Narcotics Tax Act
US President Woodrow Wilson signs Harrison Narcotics Tax Act, to regulate and tax production, importation, and distribution of opiates and coca products
Famous Birthdays
- Attila Petschauer, Hungarian fencer (Olympic gold 1928, 32), born in Budapest, Austria-Hungary (d. 1943)
- Karl Carstens, German politician (President of the Federal Republic of Germany 1979-84), born in Bremen, German Empire (d. 1992)
- Rosalyn Tureck, American pianist (Bach & Rock), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2003)
Famous Deaths
- Giovanni Sgambati, Italian pianist and composer, dies at 73
Died in 1914 1914 Highlights
About December 14, 1914
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 4 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Sagittarius
