What happened on March 14? Today in history
Many important events took place in the world and in Turkey on March 14. Here are some of the events that occurred on this day in history...
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March 14 has been home to many important events in the dusty pages of history.
Here are some headlines reflecting the meaning and significance of this special day:
Gençlerbirliği's Anniversary: The Gençlerbirliği Sports Club, which stepped onto the football scene in Ankara in 1923, is celebrating its 101st anniversary today. This deep-rooted club, which has brought countless talents to Turkish football, has left indelible marks on the capital's sports history.
Major Earthquake in Iran: In 1998, Iran was shaken by a devastating earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale.
In 1919, the Medical Day and the anniversary of the founding of the Mekteb-i Tıbbiye-i Şahane (Imperial School of Medicine) are celebrated as Medical Day today.
Turkey's 59th Government: In 2003, Turkey's 59th government was formed under the leadership of Siirt Deputy Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Other Important Events Added Today in History:
1489: Catherine Cornaro, Queen of the Kingdom of Cyprus, sold the island to the Republic of Venice.
1794: Eli Whitney received a patent for the cotton gin; this invention revolutionized the agricultural industry.
1827: During the reign of Mahmud II, the Mekteb-i Tıbbiye-i Şahane was founded, laying the foundations for modern medical education in Turkey.
1939: The Slovak Republic and Carpatho-Ukraine declared their independence from Czechoslovakia under pressure from Nazi Germany.
1951: United Nations forces recaptured Seoul during the Korean War.