1. Kentucky officially became the 15th state of the United States on August 14, 1792, following the adoption of its first constitution in June of that year.
2. On August 14, 1862, Confederate General John Hunt Morgan and his Raiders were intercepted by Union forces in northern Kentucky, resulting in the Battle of Richmond. The Confederate troops were defeated and forced to retreat.
3. American athlete and Kentucky native, Earl Thomson, set a world record in the 110-meter hurdles on August 14, 1920, at the Olympic Games in Antwerp, Belgium. He would go on to win the gold medal in the event.
4. On August 14, 1936, the historic and iconic Dixie Highway in Kentucky was officially dedicated. The Dixie Highway was a major route for trade and transportation, connecting the Midwest and South.
5. Kentucky Governor Wendell H. Ford signed the Educational Reform Act on August 14, 1990. This landmark legislation led to significant changes in the Kentucky education system, including the implementation of statewide testing and increased funding for schools.