1. Bluegrass State Celebrates Bastille Day: While Bastille Day is primarily associated with France, it is also celebrated in Kentucky as it marks the date of the storming of the Bastille during the French Revolution. In Louisville, the Bardstown Bound French wine festival takes place each year on July 14th to commemorate the occasion.

2. Kentucky’s First Constitution: July 14, 1792, marks the date when the first Kentucky Constitution was adopted at Danville. This constitution established Kentucky as the 15th state of the union and included provisions for free public education and religious liberty.

3. Louisville Slugger Celebrates an Anniversary: On July 14, 1948, Louisville Slugger celebrated the production of its one millionth bat. Today, the iconic bat continues to be produced in Kentucky and is used by baseball players around the world.

4. The Breathitt County War: July 14, 1903, marked the beginning of the Breathitt County War, a violent conflict between two political factions in eastern Kentucky. The feud lasted for several years and led to the deaths of dozens of people.

5. Kentucky Horse Racing: On July 14, 1923, the first race was held at the newly constructed Latonia Race Course in Covington, Kentucky. The track, which featured a one-mile oval track and a steeplechase course, hosted several important races including the Kentucky Derby. However, the track closed in 1939 and was demolished to make way for a housing development.