CalEvents:Apr/Apr 14
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Notable events for April 14
Date
Event
Significance
April 14, 1865
Assassination of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln
On this day, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre. Lincoln's leadership during the American Civil War and his role in the abolition of slavery had a profound impact on African-American history and the future of civil rights in the United States.
April 14, 1960
Formation of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)
On this day, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) was formed in Raleigh, North Carolina. SNCC played a vital role in the Civil Rights Movement, particularly in organizing sit-ins, freedom rides, and voter registration campaigns in the southern United States.
April 14, 1975
Operation Babylift concludes in South Vietnam
On this day, Operation Babylift, which was conducted to evacuate orphans from South Vietnam, concluded. While the operation itself was centered in Southeast Asia, it had a global impact, influencing international adoption trends, including in African diaspora communities.
April 14, 1986
U.S. bombing of Libya
On this day, the United States launched airstrikes against Libya in response to alleged Libyan involvement in terrorist attacks. The event had repercussions across the African continent, affecting Libya’s relations with other African nations and strengthening Muammar Gaddafi's anti-Western stance.
April 14, 1994
Rwandan Genocide continues with escalating violence
On this day, the Rwandan Genocide, which began on April 7, 1994, continued with mass killings of Tutsis and moderate Hutus. The violence escalated as international efforts to intervene remained ineffective, and the genocide would result in the deaths of nearly 800,000 people.
April 14, 2014
Kidnapping of schoolgirls in Chibok, Nigeria, by Boko Haram
On this day, Boko Haram militants kidnapped 276 schoolgirls from a boarding school in Chibok, Nigeria. This event drew international outrage and launched the #BringBackOurGirls campaign, shining a global spotlight on the ongoing conflict in northeastern Nigeria and the plight of women and girls in conflict zones.
April 14, 2019
Omar al-Bashir's fall leads to continued protests in Sudan
On this day, following the overthrow of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, protests continued in Sudan. The demonstrators demanded a transition to civilian rule, signaling the beginning of a new phase in Sudan’s political development after decades of authoritarianism.