Holidays and observances
Holidays and observances on July 14
14 holidays and special days are celebrated on July 14 around the world.
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Holidays and observances
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Blessed Angeline of MarscianoAngelina of Marsciano, T.O.R. was an Italian religious sister and foundress, and is a beata of the Roman Catholic Church. She founded a congregation of religious sisters of the Franciscan Third Order Regular, known today as the Franciscan Sisters of Blessed An
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Gaspar de BonoGaspar de Bono i Montsó, O.M., was a Valencian friar of the Order of Minims and Catholic priest. He is venerated as blessed by the Catholic Church.
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Camillus of Lellis (Roman Catholic Church, except in the United States)Camillus de Lellis, M.I., was an Italian Catholic priest who founded the Camillians, a religious order dedicated to the care of the sick. He was beatified by Pope Benedict XIV in the year 1742, and canonized by him four years later in 1746. De Lellis is the pa
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Deusdedit of CanterburyDeusdedit was a medieval Archbishop of Canterbury, the first native-born holder of the see of Canterbury. By birth an Anglo-Saxon, he became archbishop in 655 and held the office for more than nine years until his death, probably from plague. Deusdedit's succe
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Francis SolanusFrancis Solanus, OFM was a Spanish Franciscan friar and missionary in South America. He was canonized in 1726.
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Blessed Ghébrē-MichaelGhébrē-Michael, CM was a priest of the Ethiopian Catholic Church and postulant of the Congregation of the Mission.
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John Keble (Church of England)John Keble was an English Anglican priest and poet who was one of the leaders of the Oxford Movement. Keble College, Oxford, is named after him.
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Samson Occom (Episcopal Church (United States)Samson Occom was a Mohegan clergyman and writer born near New London, Connecticut who converted to Presbyterianism and became a cleric. Occom was the second Native American to publish his writings in English, the first Native American to write down his autobio
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July 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)July 13 - Eastern Orthodox Church calendar - July 15
Bastille Day (France and dependencies)Bastille Day is the common name given in English-speaking countries to the national day of France, which is celebrated on 14 July each year. It is referred to, both legally and commonly, as le 14 juillet in French, though la fête nationale is also used in the 
International Non-Binary People's DayInternational Non-Binary People's Day is observed each year on 14 July and is aimed at raising awareness and organising around the issues faced by non-binary people around the world. The day was first celebrated in 2012, started by Katje van Loon. The date was- Republic Day (Iraq) This is a list of public holidays in Iraq.
Victoria Day (Sweden). The birthday of Crown Princess Victoria is an official flag flying day in Sweden.The Victoria Days, earlier: Victoria Day, is an annual celebration in Sweden in mid-July to celebrate Crown Princess Victoria's birthday.
North Korean Defectors' Day (in South Korea)North Korean Defectors' Day is a holiday celebrated on July 14 in South Korea to commemorate North Korean defectors that have resettled there. Established in 2024, it is celebrated with art, music, food, and other symbols of both North Korean and South Korean
Frequently asked questions
What is celebrated on July 14?
14 observances are celebrated on July 14 around the world: Christian feast day: Blessed Angeline of Marsciano, Christian feast day: Gaspar de Bono, Christian feast day: Camillus of Lellis (Roman Catholic Church, except in the United States), Christian feast day: Deusdedit of Canterbury, Christian feast day: Francis Solanus, Christian feast day: Blessed Ghébrē-Michael. The list gathers national holidays, international days and religious or civil observances falling on this date in different countries, as recorded on Wikipedia. Some are fixed and recur on the same day every year; others depend on the local calendar. Each links to the article explaining its origin and meaning.
What happened on July 14?
43 documented historical events happened on July 14, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: Louis VIII (seal pictured) began his three-year reign as King of France. On the same day, in another year: 1454–1466 Thirteen Years' War: The Battle for Kneiphof ended with a decisive victory for the Teutonic Order. On Almanaccolo every event is listed in chronological order, grouped by century, and links to the Wikipedia article it comes from, so you can always read further or check the source. Alongside the events you find who was born and who died on this date, and which observances are celebrated around the world.
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