Browse Historical Events by Day: What Happened on March 14th?

The Treaty of Verdun divides the Carolingian Empire among three grandsons of Charlemagne, marking the foundation of France, Germany, and the Middle Kingdom (Lotharingia).

King Louis IX of France becomes of age and begins to rule independently.

Battle of Aljubarrota: Portuguese forces under King John I defeat the Castilians, ensuring Portugal's independence.

King James I of Scotland is captured by pirates led by Henry Sinclair, Earl of Orkney.

Magellan's expedition circumnavigates the globe, arriving in Spain.

English colonists in Jamestown, Virginia, are attacked by Powhatan warriors, leading to the beginning of the First Anglo-Powhatan War.

Eli Whitney receives a patent for the cotton gin, revolutionizing the cotton industry.

Gold is discovered in Nome, Alaska, leading to a gold rush.

The first episode of the social media platform Facebook is launched by Mark Zuckerberg and his college roommates.

The People's Republic of China passes an anti-secession law, authorizing the use of force against Taiwan if it moves towards formal independence.

The riots and protests in Tibet against Chinese rule and for independence begin.

A nationwide protest in Tibet against Chinese rule and for independence begins.

Students worldwide participate in the "March for Our Lives" protest advocating for stricter gun control laws in the United States.