September 14
Overview
Holidays & Observances
Christianfeast day:
Aelia Flaccilla(Eastern Orthodox Church), Cormac mac Cuilennáin (or of Cashel), Crescentius of Rome, Feast of the Cross(Christianity)Elevation of the Holy Cross(Eastern Orthodox), Lord of Miracles of Buga, Louis Gabriel Taurin Dufresse(one ofMartyr Saints of China), Maternus of Cologne, Notburga, September 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
A collection of Christian feast days celebrated on September 14 in various traditions, including Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic commemorations.
Engineer's Day(Romania)
An annual celebration honoring the contributions of engineers to society and technological advancement in Romania.
Hindi Day(Hindi-speaking statesofIndia)
A day celebrating the Hindi language, its literature, and cultural significance in Hindi-speaking states of India.
Mobilized Servicemen Day(Ukraine)
A day to honor and recognize the service of mobilized military personnel in Ukraine.
San Jacinto Day (Nicaragua)
A national holiday in Nicaragua commemorating the Battle of San Jacinto and the country’s struggle for independence.
Aelia Flaccilla(Eastern Orthodox Church)
The Eastern Orthodox Church remembers Saint Aelia Flaccilla, wife of Emperor Theodosius I, on September 14.
Cormac mac Cuilennáin (or of Cashel)
An observance honoring Saint Cormac mac Cuilennáin, the scholar-bishop and king of Munster, in the Eastern Orthodox tradition.
Crescentius of Rome
The Catholic Church commemorates Saint Crescentius of Rome, a young martyr, on September 14.
Feast of the Cross(Christianity)
Elevation of the Holy Cross(Eastern Orthodox)
A Christian feast commemorating the discovery and exaltation of the True Cross, celebrated on September 14.
Events
Domitian became Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus.
Domitian succeeded his brother Titus as Roman Emperor in AD 81, marking the beginning of his twelve-year rule.
"Night of the three Caliphs": Harun al-Rashid becomes the Abbasid caliph upon the death of his brother al-Hadi. Birth of Harun's son al-Ma'mun.
On the 'Night of the Three Caliphs', Harun al-Rashid became the Abbasid caliph and his son al-Ma'mun was born, heralding a vibrant era for the caliphate.
Battle of Islandbridge: High King Niall Glúndub is killed while leading an Irish coalition against the Vikings of Uí Ímair, led by King Sitric Cáech.
High King Niall Glúndub fell leading an Irish coalition against the Viking forces at the Battle of Islandbridge in 919.
Genpei War: In the Battle of Ishibashiyama in Japan, the new military commander of the Minamoto clan, Minamoto no Yoritomo, is routed by Ōba Kagechika of the Taira clan.
In 1180, Minamoto no Yoritomo was ambushed and defeated by the Taira clan at the Battle of Ishibashiyama during the Genpei War.
The first recorded instance of the Catholic practice of perpetual Eucharistic adoration formally begins in Avignon, France.
The first formally documented practice of perpetual Eucharistic adoration began in Avignon, France, in 1226.
Battle of Homildon Hill: An invading Scottish army under Murdoch Stewart, Duke of Albany and Archibald, Earl Douglas is decimated by a contingent of 500 English archers under the command of George, Earl of March and Henry Percy, 1st Earl of Northumberland.
In 1402, English longbowmen decisively defeated a Scottish army under Murdoch Stewart at the Battle of Homildon Hill.
Flight of the Earls from Lough Swilly, Donegal, Ireland.
On September 14, 1607, leading Irish chieftains fled Ireland in the 'Flight of the Earls', marking the end of Gaelic aristocratic power.
Bishop Gore School, one of the oldest schools in Wales, is founded.
Bishop Gore School, one of Wales’s oldest educational institutions, was founded in Swansea in 1682.
Morean War: the Battle of Kalamata ends in a Venetian victory over the forces of the Ottoman Empire under the Kapudan Pasha.
In 1685, Venetian forces achieved victory over the Ottomans at the Battle of Kalamata during the Morean War.
Births
Diadumenian
Co-emperor of Rome under his father Macrinus for a brief period in 218, his reign ended with his capture and execution.
Al-Ma'mun
Seventh Abbasid caliph who reigned from 813 to 833, noted for his support of scholarship and the translation movement during the Islamic Golden Age.
Sahib ibn Abbad
Persian scholar, poet, and statesman who served as the powerful vizier of the Samanid dynasty and amassed a legendary library.
Guo Zongxun
Child emperor and the third ruler of the Later Zhou dynasty whose brief reign ended with the establishment of the Song dynasty.
Dao Zong
Emperor of the Khitan-led Liao dynasty who reigned from 1055 to 1101 and enacted important reforms and cultural patronage.
John Fitzalan III
English nobleman and Marcher Lord known for his military campaigns on the Welsh border during the 13th century.
Ephraim of Nea Makri
Greek Orthodox saint and martyr venerated for his teachings and miraculous healings.
Claudius Clavus
Early Danish geographer and cartographer who pioneered mapping of northern Europe and Greenland.
Maria of Castile
Queen consort of Aragon and Naples who acted as regent and patron of the arts in the 15th century.
Deaths
Drusus Julius Caesar
Roman prince and heir of Emperor Tiberius during the early Roman Empire.
Cyprian
Third-century bishop of Carthage and early Christian martyr renowned for his theological writings.
John Chrysostom
Renowned Church Father and Archbishop of Constantinople celebrated for his powerful sermons.
Bidatsu
30th Emperor of Japan who ruled during the Asuka period and oversaw early religious and administrative reforms.
Yang You
Last puppet emperor of the Sui Dynasty during its collapse in early 7th century China.
Constantine V
Byzantine emperor known for his military victories and strong support of iconoclasm.
Al-Hadi
Fourth Abbasid caliph who sought to assert his authority over the court and his powerful mother.
Li Mian
Tang Dynasty official celebrated as a just judge, accomplished general, poet, and musician.
Li Yong
Chancellor of the Tang Dynasty known for his administrative skill in the imperial court.