Overview

November 14 is the 318th day of the year (319th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. After this date there are 47 days remaining in the year. In the northern hemisphere it falls in late autumn and in the southern hemisphere in late spring. Astrologically, people born on this date fall under the sign of Scorpio.

Observances and commemorations

This date is marked by several international and national observances. The most widely recognised is World Diabetes Day, chosen to coincide with the birth of Sir Frederick Banting, a co-discoverer of insulin. In India, November 14 is observed as Children's Day in honour of Jawaharlal Nehru, who was born on this day.

Selected historical events

  • 1969: NASA launched Apollo 12, the second crewed mission to land on the Moon, carrying astronauts who planned a second lunar landing.
  • Various cultural, political and scientific milestones across different years have occurred on this date; it commonly appears in chronologies of 19th–20th century births and national observances tied to notable individuals.

Notable births

  • Jawaharlal Nehru (1889) – Indian independence leader and first Prime Minister of India; his birthday is celebrated as India’s Children’s Day.
  • Sir Frederick Banting (1891) – Canadian physician and Nobel laureate associated with the discovery of insulin; his birthday is the reason for World Diabetes Day.
  • Claude Monet (1840) – French Impressionist painter, known for his studies of light and series such as Water Lilies.
  • Charles III (1948) – King of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms; his birth is another frequently noted November 14 event.

Distinctive notes

As with many calendar dates, November 14 serves both as a marker for fixed annual commemorations and as a reference point in historical timelines. It links scientific remembrance (insulin and diabetes awareness) with political and cultural memory (national leaders and artists). For readers seeking calendars, event lists or biographical anniversaries, this date frequently appears in summary timelines and educational materials.