February 14th (1779) was a Sunday. It's the 42nd day of the year (43rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 323 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 14th February, 1779
» American Revolutionary War: the Battle of Kettle Creek is fought in Georgia (U.S. state) or Georgia.
» James Cook is killed by Native Hawaiians near Kealakekua on the Island of Hawaii.
February 14th Famous Deaths for 1779
» James Cook, English captain and explorer (b. 1728)
February 14th Holidays in History
» Christian Feast Day:
» Saints Cyril and Methodius or Cyril and Methodius, patron saints of Europe (Roman Catholic Church)
» Saint Valentine or Valentine
» February 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
» Communist Martyrs Day (Iraqi Communist Party)
» List of U.S. states by date of statehood named Statehood Day (Arizona)