August 14

Thursday 14, 1980:

Lech Wa??sa leads strikes at Gda?sk, Poland shipyards.

Saturday 14, 1976:

The Senegalese political party PAI-Rénovation is legally recognized. PAI-Rénovation thus becomes the third legal party in the country.

Monday 14, 1967:

UK Marine Broadcasting Offences Act declares participation in offshore pirate radio illegal.

Wednesday 14, 1935:

United States Social Security Act passes, creating a government pension system for the retired

Tuesday 14, 1900:

A joint European-Japanese-United States force occupies Beijing, in campaign to end the Boxer Rebellion in China.