Wednesday, 14th May 1947 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! Explore 51 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in London. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in London brings rainy with temperatures between 12°C and 23°C. Tonight's moon is in its first quarter phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Taurus. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Wednesday, 14th May in London, GB.
May 14th holds historical significance across multiple continents, with events ranging from military conflicts to moments of national independence. In 1948, David Ben-Gurion publicly read the Israeli Declaration of Independence at a building later called Independence Hall in Tel Aviv, marking a pivotal moment in Middle Eastern history. Over a century earlier, in 1931, five people were killed in Åden, Sweden, when soldiers opened fire on an unarmed trade union demonstration, highlighting the tensions of the era. More recently, in 1951, trains ran on the Talyllyn Railway in Wales for the first time since its preservation, establishing it as the world's first railway to be operated entirely by volunteers. This Welsh achievement demonstrated the potential for community-led heritage conservation long before such initiatives became widespread.
London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom's largest city, serves as the administrative and cultural heart of the nation. The city has been a centre of political, economic, and cultural influence for centuries, hosting Parliament, major financial institutions, and numerous historical landmarks that reflect its significance in global affairs.
On Wednesday, May 14th, 1947, London experienced rainy weather, typical of the season in the British capital. Those born on this date fall under the Taurus zodiac sign, whilst the moon was at its first quarter phase. These atmospheric and celestial conditions characterised a day that marked various milestones throughout history, from declarations of statehood to moments of civil unrest and preservation efforts across Europe and beyond.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 14th May 1947
Failure remains the only genuine teacher.
Fortune of the Day
14th May in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on May 14 blend Taurus steadiness with Mercurial wit into a compelling personality. They're grounded and sensual, yet their quick minds make them sociable and curious. This mix gives them charm paired with practical cleverness.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths lie in reliability, intellectual flexibility, and persuasiveness. The weakness: stubbornness and inner conflict between pleasure and duty. Impatience with slower people is common.
Love May 14 natives seek deep, sensual connections but also need mental stimulation. Loyal and attentive, they can become restless if unfulfilled. A partner blending intellectual dialogue with physical warmth suits them best.
Caree & Finance Ideal for roles merging communication and practical thinking: sales, design, negotiation. They build wealth through smart, steady effort but may make impulsive purchases for indulgence.
Health May 14 natives thrive with sensory activities like yoga or dancing. They should balance overindulgence in food and manage stress through movement. Regular physical activity stabilizes their natural restlessness.
That night, the moon was in its first quarter phase.
Chinese year of the Pig (Fire).
Fun Facts About 14th May
Name Days in Your Language: Asher, Ashlee, Ashleigh, Ashley, Ashlie, Ashlyn, Ashlynn, Ashton, Berk, Berkeley, Bourke, Burgess, Burke
Someone born on this day in 1947 would be 78 years old today — just 28,820 days into life, which is roughly 691,688 hours, 41,501,299 minutes, or 2,490,077,942 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 134. day of the year.
There are 231 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 20 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 14th May
- Bob Woolmer, Indian-English cricketer and coach (died 2007) (1948)
- Ana Martín, Mexican actress, singer, producer and former model (Miss Mexico 1963) (1947)
- Francesca Annis, English actress (1945)
- Yochanan Vollach, Israeli footballer (1945)
- Gene Cornish, Canadian-American guitarist (1944)
- George Lucas, American director, producer, and screenwriter, founded Lucasfilm (1944)
- David Kelly, Welsh scientist (died 2003) (1944)
Lives Remembered on 14th May
- Heber J. Grant, American religious leader, 7th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (born 1856) (1945)
- Wolfgang Lüth, Latvian-German captain (born 1913) (1945)
- Isis Pogson, English astronomer and meteorologist (born 1852) (1945)
- Henri La Fontaine, Belgian lawyer and author, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1854) (1943)
- Emma Goldman, Lithuanian author and activist (born 1869) (1940)
- Menno ter Braak, Dutch author (born 1902) (1940)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 14th May
- Christian feast day: Boniface of Tarsus
- Christian feast day: Engelmund of Velsen
- Christian feast day: Matthias the Apostle (Roman Catholic Church, Anglican Communion, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America)
- Christian feast day: Michael Garicoïts
- Christian feast day: Mo Chutu of Lismore (Roman Catholic Church)
- Christian feast day: Victor and Corona
- Christian feast day: May 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Independence Day (Paraguay)
- Hastings Banda's Birthday (Malawi)
- National Unification Day (Liberia)
- The first day of Izumo-taisha Shrine Grand Festival. (Izumo-taisha)
What Happened on 14th May?
- Ten people are killed in a mass shooting in Buffalo, New York. (2022)
- China successfully lands Zhurong, the country's first Mars rover. (2021)
- Agni Air Flight CHT crashes in Nepal after a failed go-around, killing 15 people. (2012)
- Space Shuttle Atlantis launches on the STS-132 mission to deliver the first shuttle-launched Russian ISS component — Rassvet. This was originally slated to be the final launch of Atlantis, before Congress approved STS-135. (2010)
- Battle of Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester city centre between Zenit supporters and Rangers supporters and the Greater Manchester Police, 39 policemen injured, one police-dog injured and 39 arrested. (2008)
- The Constitutional Court of South Korea overturns the impeachment of President Roh Moo-hyun. (2004)
- Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Mary Donaldson are married at Copenhagen Cathedral. (2004)
- Rico Linhas Aéreas Flight 4815 crashes into the Amazon rainforest during approach to Eduardo Gomes International Airport in Manaus, Brazil, killing 33 people. (2004)
- Carrollton bus collision: A drunk driver traveling the wrong way on Interstate 71 near Carrollton, Kentucky hits a converted school bus carrying a church youth group. Twenty-seven die in the crash and ensuing fire. (1988)
- Fijian Prime Minister Timoci Bavadra is ousted from power in a coup d'état led by Lieutenant colonel Sitiveni Rabuka. (1987)