1. The Battle of Staten Island: On August 14, 1777, General William Howe led his British troops in an attack on the American troops stationed on Staten Island. The battle was a British victory and had important implications for the Revolutionary War.

2. Edison Patents the Kinetoscope: On August 14, 1891, Thomas Edison patented the Kinetoscope, a device that enabled one person to view moving pictures. This invention was an important precursor to the development of modern motion pictures.

3. Amelia Earhart Flies Solo: On August 14, 1932, American aviator Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the United States. She completed the 2,447-mile journey in just under 20 hours.

4. Exoneration of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter: On August 14, 1985, Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a former professional boxer, was released from prison after serving 19 years for a triple murder he did not commit. In 1976, Bob Dylan wrote a song about Carter's wrongful conviction, which helped to draw attention to the case and eventually led to his exoneration.

5. Wildwood Crest Plane Crash: On August 14, 1944, a military plane crashed into the sea off the coast of Wildwood Crest, killing all 32 on board. This tragic event is still remembered in New Jersey today, as a memorial to the victims stands in the town.