| October 14, 1735 |
John and Charles Wesley set sail to Georgia on the 225 ton ship Simmonds
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Charles Wesley |
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The Wesleys in Georgia
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| October 14, 1857 |
Joseph Rucker Lamar born on a plantation near Ruckersville, Georgia
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| October 14, 1857 |
Joseph Rucker Lamar is born in Ruckersville.
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| October 14, 1863 |
Jefferson Davis returns to Atlanta, then leaves heading west.
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Jefferson Davis |
| October 14, 1940 |
Improvements ordered to Atlanta Airport by the WPA. In the following year the airport is virtually rebuilt
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Atlanta, Georgia (1900-2000) |
| October 14, 1943 |
In a second raid on the ball-bearing plants in Schweinfurt, Germany, the Eighth Air Force effectively destroys the target. 60 of 291 planes do not return. |
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Eighth Air Force |
| October 14, 1956 |
On its way to an undefeated season, Georgia Tech introduces the first non-leather football.
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| October 14, 1961 |
Hit the Road Jack by Ray Charles reaches Number 1
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Ray Charles |
| October 14, 1964 |
William Bartholomay announces the Braves move to Atlanta
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Boston Braves, Milwaukee Braves, Atlanta Braves |
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William Bartholomay announces the Braves are moving to Atlanta |
| October 14, 1964 |
Lawrenceville added to the Metro Atlanta telephone calling area
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| October 14, 1964 |
Buford added to the Metro Atlanta calling area
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| October 14, 1977 |
Police announce the arrest of the Wynnton Stocking Strangler, Jerome Lucus
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Wynnton Stocking Strangler |
| October 14, 1992 |
Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4 games to 3.
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Boston Braves, Milwaukee Braves, Atlanta Braves |
| October 14, 1995 |
Atlanta Braves sweep the Cincinnati Reds in the National League Championship Series
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Boston Braves, Milwaukee Braves, Atlanta Braves |
