1. On April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln, was shot and killed by Union soldiers in Virginia. Booth had fled to Georgia after the assassination, but was ultimately tracked down and killed.

2. On April 14, 1912, the Titanic, the largest and most luxurious ship of its time, struck an iceberg and sank in the North Atlantic Ocean. The disaster claimed the lives of over 1,500 people, including several Georgians who were aboard the ill-fated vessel.

3. On April 14, 1935, a severe dust storm swept through the Great Plains region of the United States, causing widespread damage and dust bowl conditions. Georgia was not directly affected by the storm, but it was one of several states that experienced the ongoing effects of the dust bowl crisis.

4. On April 14, 1962, the Atlanta Braves played their first game at the new Fulton County Stadium. The stadium served as the team's home field for over 30 years, hosting many memorable games and moments in Braves history.

5. On April 14, 1987, Atlanta mayor Andrew Young announced plans for the city to host the 1996 Summer Olympics. The decision was a major milestone for Atlanta, which had never before hosted the Olympic Games. The 1996 Olympics ultimately proved to be a great success for the city, and helped to propel Atlanta onto the world stage as a major tourist and business destination.