History for December 14 - On-This-Day.com
Nostradamus 1503 - Physician, astrologer and clairvoyant, James Doolittle 1896 - Aviater, World War II hero, Margaret Chase Smith 1897 - Politician, first woman to serve in both houses of the United States Congress
Charlie Rich 1932 - Singer, musician, Lee Remick 1935 - Actress, Patty Duke 1946 - Actress
1799 - The first president of the United States, George Washington, died at the age 67.
1903 - Orville Wright made the first attempt at powered flight. The engine stalled during take-off and the plane was damaged in the attempt. Three days later, after repairs were made, the modern aviation age was born when the plane stayed aloft for 12 seconds and flew 102 feet.
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