April 14 has been a notable date throughout history, marked by significant events such as the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865, and the Titanic disaster in 1912. Other historical milestones include the publication of Noah Webster's American Dictionary in 1828, marking a pivotal moment in American English, and the first test flight of the space shuttle Columbia in 1981. Additionally, the day has witnessed environmental disasters like the Black Sunday dust storm in 1935, among other noteworthy happenings and birthdays of influential figures.
On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was shot and mortally wounded by John Wilkes Booth during a performance at Ford's Theatre; he died the following morning.
On April 14, 1912, the British liner RMS Titanic collided with an iceberg and began sinking, resulting in the deaths of over 1,500 passengers and crew.
The first edition of Noah Webster's American Dictionary of the English Language was published on April 14, 1828, defining English language in America.
April 14 also marks the first test flight of the Columbia space shuttle in 1981, a significant milestone in American space exploration history.
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