Wednesday, 14th May 2014 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 partly cloudy with temperatures between 6°C and 16°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning crescent 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.
Wednesday, 14th May 2014 marked an ordinary spring day in London, yet the date carries significant historical weight when examined through the lens of past events. On this same calendar date, in 1951, the Talyllyn Railway in Wales became the first railway in the world to be operated by volunteers, marking a turning point in heritage railway preservation across Europe. Decades earlier, on 14th May 1931, five people were killed in Åden, Sweden, when soldiers opened fire on an unarmed trade union demonstration, a moment that tested the boundaries of state violence during the interwar period. These historical echoes remind us that ordinary dates often conceal extraordinary events from previous generations.
London, the United Kingdom's capital and largest city, serves as a major global financial and cultural centre situated on the River Thames in south-east England. The city has been a significant settlement for nearly two millennia and continues to shape international affairs, commerce and culture.
The meteorological conditions on this Wednesday were partly cloudy, creating a typical English spring atmosphere. Those born on this date would fall under the Taurus zodiac sign, known for its association with stability and practicality. The moon was in its waning crescent phase, approaching the new moon and marking a period traditionally linked with reflection and closure.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 14th May 2014
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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 waning crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Horse (Wood).
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 2014 would be 11 years old today — just 4,348 days into life, which is roughly 104,360 hours, 6,261,619 minutes, or 375,697,175 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
- Zach Edey, Canadian basketball player (2002)
- Jack Hughes, American hockey player (2001)
- Rúben Dias, Portuguese footballer (1997)
- Blake Brockington, American trans man and activist (died 2015) (1996)
- Martin Garrix, Dutch DJ (1996)
- Pokimane, Moroccan-Canadian internet personality (1996)
- Rose Lavelle, American soccer player (1995)
- Marquinhos, Brazilian footballer (1994)
- Pernille Blume, Danish swimmer (1994)
- Bronte Campbell, Malawian-Australian swimmer (1994)
Lives Remembered on 14th May
- Powers Boothe, American actor (born 1948) (2017)
- Darwyn Cooke, American comic book writer and artist (born 1962) (2016)
- B.B. King, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1925) (2015)
- Micheál O'Brien, Irish footballer and hurler (born 1923) (2015)
- Stanton J. Peale, American astrophysicist and academic (born 1937) (2015)
- Franz Wright, Austrian-American poet and translator (born 1953) (2015)
- Jeffrey Kruger, English-American businessman (born 1931) (2014)
- Emanuel Raymond Lewis, American librarian and author (born 1928) (2014)
- Morvin Simon, New Zealand historian, composer, and conductor (born 1944) (2014)
- Wayne Brown, American accountant and politician, 14th Mayor of Mesa (born 1936) (2013)
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)