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Historical events & facts — November 14
What happened on November 14?
On November 14, 1922, Canadian physician Frederick Banting administered insulin to a human patient for the first time: young Leonard Thompson, 14 years old and critically ill with diabetes. The injection saved his life and marked the beginning of the modern era of diabetes treatment — a disease that until then was a death sentence. Banting received the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1923.
On November 14, 1948, Prince Charles of Wales, heir to the British throne, was born at Buckingham Palace. Son of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, Charles was the heir who waited the longest to accede to the throne, becoming King Charles III on September 8, 2022, aged 73, following his mother's death.
On November 14, 1889, American journalist Nellie Bly departed from New York to attempt to circumnavigate the world in less than 80 days, emulating the character of Jules Verne. She completed the journey in 72 days, 6 hours and 11 minutes, breaking the fictional record of Phileas Fogg. The trip proved that women could be great adventure reporters.
Notable birthdays — November 14
Famous people born on November 14
Maria Cristina of Savoy
Maria Cristina of Savoy was Queen of the Two Sicilies as the first wife of Ferdinand II of the Two Sicilies. She died as a result of childbirth. She is venerated in the Catholic Church, having been beatified by Pope Francis.
Eric Malpass
Eric Lawson Malpass was an English novelist noted for witty descriptions of rural family life, notably of his creation, the extended Pentecost family
Bart Cummings
James Bartholomew Cummings, also known by his initials J
Catherine McGuinness
Catherine McGuinness is a retired Irish judge who served as a Judge of the Supreme Court from 2000 to 2006, a Judge of the High Court from 1996 to 2000, a Judge of the Circuit Court from 1994 to 1996 and a Senator for…
Brett Lunger
Robert Brett Lunger is an American former racecar driver and US Marine.
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