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What Happened On 14th February 1979 In History

February 14th (1979) was a Wednesday. It's the 42nd day of the year (43rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 323 days left to the end of the year.

Historical Events for 14th February, 1979

  • » In Kabul, Setami Milli militants kidnap the American ambassador to Afghanistan, Adolph Dubs who is later killed during a gunfight between his kidnappers and police.

Famous Birthdays on February 14 in 1979

  • » Paolo Ginestra, Italian footballer
  • » Pablo Pallante, Uruguayan footballer

February 14th Famous Deaths for 1979

  • » Adolph Dubs, American diplomat, United States Ambassador to Afghanistan (b. 1920)

February 14th Holidays in History

  • » Christian Feast Day:
  • » Saints Cyril and Methodius or Cyril and Methodius, patron saints of Europe (Roman Catholic Church)
  • » Saint Valentine or Valentine
  • » February 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • » Communist Martyrs Day (Iraqi Communist Party)
  • » List of U.S. states by date of statehood named Statehood Day (Arizona)
  • » Statehood Day (Oregon)
  • » The second day of Lupercalia (Ancient Rome)

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World History for the 14th February