September 14

September 14: This Day in History

• 1791— France's King Louis XVI accepted the new French Constitution, temporarily transforming France into a constitutional monarchy.
• 1814— The British burned and abandoned Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland, after failing to capture it — the attack that inspired 'The Star-Spangled Banner.'
• 1901— President William McKinley died from gunshot wounds suffered eight days earlier, and Vice President Theodore Roosevelt was sworn in as the 26th president.
• 1960— The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was founded in Baghdad, Iraq.
• 1982— Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco and former Hollywood actress, died following a car accident in the mountains near Monaco.

Famous Birthdays on September 14

• Andrew Lincoln (1973) — British actor known for The Walking Dead
• Faith Hill (1967) — country music singer and performer
• Nas (1973) — rapper and hip-hop artist
• Sam Neill (1947) — New Zealand actor known for Jurassic Park
• Clayton Moore (1914) — actor known for playing The Lone Ranger

What Happens on September 14?

Did You Know? September 14 Fun Facts

• Theodore Roosevelt, at age 42, became the youngest president in U.S. history when he was sworn in after McKinley's death.
• OPEC was founded by just five countries — Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela — but now has 13 member nations.

Count Down to Events on September 14

• How many days until Emmy Awards?
• How many days until Ganesh Chaturthi?
• How many days until Last Night of the Proms?
• How many days until London Fashion Week (September)?
• How many days until London Fashion Week (September)?