Saturday, 14th May 1977 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 drizzly with temperatures between 2°C and 11°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing gibbous 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 Saturday, 14th May in London, GB.
On Saturday, 14th May 1977, London experienced drizzly conditions typical of late spring in the British capital. The city, situated on the River Thames in south-east England, serves as the nation's political and cultural centre, home to Parliament, the Crown jewels and numerous institutions that have shaped British history. The weather that day reflected the unpredictable nature of the season, with overcast skies and persistent moisture characterising the atmospheric conditions across the region.
The date falls under the zodiac sign Taurus, with the moon in its waxing gibbous phase. This lunar stage, occurring between the half-moon and full moon, represents a time of increasing visibility and approaching culmination in the lunar cycle. Those born on this date would find themselves under an earth sign known for stability and determination.
Throughout history, 14th May has witnessed significant moments that have shaped nations and societies. In 1948, David Ben-Gurion publicly read the Israeli Declaration of Independence at a building later called Independence Hall in Tel Aviv, marking the establishment of the modern state of Israel. Nearly three decades later, in 1951, trains ran on the Talyllyn Railway in Wales for the first time following its preservation, establishing it as the first railway in the world to be operated entirely by volunteers. Such events demonstrate how this date has served as a turning point for various communities across different continents.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 14th May 1977
Beauty hides within everything overlooked.
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 waxing gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Snake (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 1977 would be 48 years old today — just 17,862 days into life, which is roughly 428,696 hours, 25,721,767 minutes, or 1,543,306,077 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 19 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 14th May
- Júlia Sebestyén, Hungarian figure skater (1980)
- Dan Auerbach, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (1979)
- Clinton Morrison, Irish international footballer (1979)
- Brent Harvey, Australian footballer (1978)
- Eddie House, American basketball player (1978)
- Roy Halladay, American baseball player (died 2017) (1977)
- Ada Nicodemou, Australian actress (1977)
- Hunter Burgan, American multi-instrumentalist and bassist of rock band AFI (1976)
- Martine McCutcheon, English actress and singer (1976)
- Gulmurod Khalimov, Tajikistani police commander turned Islamic State mercenary outlaw (1975)
Lives Remembered on 14th May
- Hugh Griffith, Welsh actor (born 1912) (1980)
- Jean Rhys, Dominican-English novelist (born 1890) (1979)
- Keith Relf, English singer-songwriter, harmonica player, and producer (born 1943) (1976)
- Jean Gebser, German linguist, philosopher, and poet (born 1905) (1973)
- Billie Burke, American actress and singer (born 1884) (1970)
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)