1. The University of Alabama was officially opened on October 14, 1831. The university was established with $2,000 in funding from the Alabama Legislature and was the state's first public institution of higher education.

2. On October 14, 1892, the state of Alabama celebrated its centennial. The celebration included a parade through the streets of Montgomery and a speech by Governor Thomas Seay.

3. On October 14, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested in Birmingham, Alabama for protesting racial segregation. This incident led to the writing of King's famous "Letter from Birmingham Jail."

4. The Alabama State Fair, one of the state's largest annual events, typically begins on or around October 14. The fair features live music, carnival rides, and a variety of exhibits showcasing Alabama's agriculture and industry.

5. On October 14, 1990, Birmingham, Alabama hosted the first-ever International Corporate Games. Over 14,000 athletes from more than 300 companies participated in events such as golf, tennis, and running. The games were held in Birmingham again in 1995 and 2001.