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Historical events & facts — August 14
What happened on August 14?
On August 14, 1947, Pakistan gained independence from the British Empire, becoming the first state in the world created on the principle of Islamic religious identity. The partition of the Indian subcontinent between India and Pakistan triggered one of the largest mass migrations in history: more than ten million people crossed the new border in both directions.
On August 14, 1945, Emperor Hirohito announced on the radio Japan's unconditional surrender, ending World War II in the Pacific. It was the first time most Japanese people had heard their emperor's voice. His speech, secretly recorded and broadcast the following day, became known as the Gyokuon-hōsō, the "jewel voice broadcast".
On August 14, 1900, a multinational force of 20,000 soldiers from eight nations — including Britain, France, Germany, Japan and the United States — captured Beijing and ended the siege of the foreign legations during the Boxer Rebellion. The intervention humiliated the Qing dynasty and accelerated the collapse of the Chinese Empire.
Notable birthdays — August 14
Famous people born on August 14
John Galsworthy
John Galsworthy was an English novelist and playwright. He is best known for his trilogy of novels collectively called The Forsyte Saga, and two later trilogies, A Modern Comedy and End of the Chapter. He was awarded the 1932 Nobel Prize in Literature.
Willy Ronis
Willy Ronis was a French photographer. His best-known work shows life in post-war Paris and Provence.
Georges Prêtre
Georges Prêtre was a French orchestral and opera conductor.
Connie Smith
Constance June Stuart, known professionally as Connie Smith, is an American country music singer and songwriter. Her contralto vocals have been described by music writers as significant and influential to the women of country music.
Susan Saint James
Susan Saint James is an American former actress. She is most widely known for the spy series It Takes a Thief, detective series McMillan & Wife (1971–1976) and the sitcom Kate & Allie (1984–1989).
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