Day of the year
August 14
Born on August 14? You're a Leo with the Peridot birthstone.
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August 14 Zodiac Sign
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Element: Fire
charismaticgenerouswarm-heartedcreativedetermined
Birthstone
Peridot
Birth Flower
Gladiolus
Season
Summer
Numerology 4
A number of stability, hard work, and dependable structure.
August 14: This Day in History
- 1848— The Oregon Territory was established by the U.S. government, comprising present-day Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and parts of Montana.
- 1935— President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law.
- 1945— Japan announced its unconditional surrender, ending World War II.
- 1980— Solidarity, Poland's independent trade union, was founded at the Lenin Shipyard in Gdansk.
Famous Birthdays on August 14
- Steve Martin (1945) — comedian, actor, and playwright
- Gary Larson (1950) — cartoonist who created The Far Side
- Halle Berry (1966) — Academy Award-winning actress
- Mila Kunis (1983) — actress known for That '70s Show and Black Swan
- Magic Johnson (1959) — NBA champion and Hall of Famer
What Happens on August 14?
Victory over Japan Day (observed in some countries)
Did You Know? August 14 Fun Facts
- The Social Security Act created one of the largest government programs in U.S. history.
- Halle Berry was the first Black woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress.
- Japan's Emperor Hirohito announced the surrender via radio in a prerecorded message on August 15 in Japan (August 14 in the U.S.).
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