August 14, 1784Nathaniel Hone, Painter and Member of the Royal Academy at the Time of Its Founding in 1768, Dies
August 14, 1814Mary O'Connell Is Born in Co. Limerick, Known as Sister Anthony, She Serves in the American Civil War as a Nurse
August 14, 1850The Irish Franchise Act Is Enacted and Has the Effect of Increasing the Electorate From 45,000 to 164,000
August 14, 1964University of Strathclyde Was Constituted in Glasgow, Based on the Royal College of Science and Technology.