History and defining moments
Stories and turning points associated with October 14th, placed together in an enjoyable journey through time.
A gift made for their exact birthday
The Birthday Book: October 14th
October 14th is more than a square on the calendar. This substantial hardback gathers a world of stories connected to that precise date into one thoughtful birthday gift.
- Completely date-specific - not the same book with a different cover
- Approximately 150 pages to read, share and return to
- Hardback format designed to feel like a proper keepsake
Price£29.99
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The story of one date, seen from every angle
This edition is researched and written specifically for October 14th. Its contents follow the people, moments and cultural memories linked to the date, creating a book that feels personal without needing names or photographs added.
Music, film, television and sport
Culture and entertainment connected to the day, giving readers plenty to recognise, remember and discuss.
Notable people who share the birthday
Remarkable lives linked by the same October birthday and the stories that made them memorable.
A lasting birthday keepsake
A beautifully presented hardback that works especially well for milestone birthdays and for someone who is difficult to buy for.
On this date
Five fascinating facts about October 14th
A small taste of the people, discoveries and defining moments connected to this exact day across history.
- 1066
William the Conqueror's forces defeated the English army at the Battle of Hastings and killed King Harold Godwinson.
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French forces under Marshal Michel Ney defeated Austrian forces at Elchingen during the War of the Third Coalition.
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An explosion at Universal Colliery in Senghenydd, Wales, killed 440 people in the United Kingdom's worst mining disaster.
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The Japanese-backed Second Philippine Republic was established with Jose P. Laurel as president.
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The Soviet Politburo removed Nikita Khrushchev as First Secretary and replaced him with Leonid Brezhnev.
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Historical selections adapted from Wikipedia's Selected Anniversaries pages under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.
Questions about this edition
October 14th Birthday Book FAQs
Is the entire book about October 14th?
Yes. The contents are created around this date; it is not simply a standard interior with a different date printed on the cover.
Is it suitable for a milestone birthday?
Yes. Its hardback format and wide range of stories make it an especially thoughtful present for milestone birthdays.
How many pages does it contain?
The completed book contains approximately 150 pages of date-specific material.
Where is the book purchased?
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