William of Normandy Defeats Harold at Hastings
William of Normandy defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings on October 14, 1066, and was crowned on Christmas Day.
Napoleon Defeats Prussia at Jena and Auerstedt
On October 14, 1806, Napoleon defeated the Prussian army at Jena and Auerstedt, and Prussia collapsed within two weeks.
Theodore Roosevelt Is Shot While Campaigning
Theodore Roosevelt was shot in the chest in Milwaukee on October 14, 1912, and went on to deliver his speech before seeing a doctor.
Winnie-the-Pooh Is Published
A. A. Milne published Winnie-the-Pooh on October 14, 1926, with drawings by E. H. Shepard, for his son Christopher Robin.
Germany Leaves the League of Nations
Germany left the League of Nations on October 14, 1933, Hitler's first open break with the Versailles system and the start of rearmament.