On This Day for 4/14 - Abraham Lincoln is shot, air traffic in Europe is disrupted for days from volcano ash, and more

Don't miss an issue of On This Day! Simply add [customerservice@eb.com]( to your address book. On This Day April 14 Discover the Fastest Route to Britannica - [EB.com]( Born This Day [Julie Christie]( [Julie Christie]( British film actress [Julie Christie]( born in India this day in 1941, was renowned for a wide range of roles in English and American films, as well as for her striking looks and offbeat, free-spirited personality. Who else was born today? Find out with the newest version of [our best-selling software! >>]( On This Day [Abraham Lincoln, photograph by Mathew Brady.]( 1865: Abraham Lincoln shot On this day in 1865, just after the [American Civil War]( ended, U.S. President [Abraham Lincoln]( was [shot]( by [John Wilkes Booth]( while attending a production at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C., and died the next morning. Explore more key moments in history for just $39.95 [Learn more >>]( [Sign up now]( for our monthly newsletter, showcasing articles hand-picked by our editors! More Events On This Day 2014: [Boko Haram]( Islamic sectarian movement [Boko Haram]( kidnapped more than 275 girls from a boarding school in Chibok, [Nigeria]( sparking worldwide condemnation. 2010: [Eyjafjallajokull volcano emitting ash into the sky of Iceland]( volcano]( in [Iceland]( began sending ash plumes into the skies, disrupting air traffic for days across northern and central Europe. 2004: [Pope John Paul II wearing a pallium.]( I]( ecumenical patriarch of the Eastern Orthodox church, formally accepted the apology offered by Pope [John Paul II]( in 2001 for the sacking of Constantinople (now Istanbul) by [Crusader]( armies in the early 13th century. 1986: A force of U.S. warplanes based in Britain bombed several sites in [Libya]( killing or wounding several of [Muammar al-Qaddafi]( children and narrowly missing Qaddafi himself. 1941: [Pete Rose]( professional [baseball]( player [Pete Rose]( known for his all-around ability and enthusiasm, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. 1939: [First-edition dust jacket of The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck, 1939.…]( author [John Steinbeck]( classic The Grapes of Wrath—which was set during the [Great Depression]( and traces the migration of an Oklahoma [Dust Bowl]( family to California and their subsequent hardships as [migrant farmworkers]( published. 1924: [The theatre of the Auditorium Building in Chicago, by Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan (1889).…]( architect [Louis Sullivan]( the father of [modern American architecture]( died in Chicago. 1904: [Sir John Gielgud in the title role of Hamlet.]( John Gielgud]( an English actor, producer, and director considered one of the greatest performers of his generation on stage and screen, particularly as a [Shakespearean]( actor, was born. 1902: American businessman [J.C. Penney]( opened his first dry-goods store in Kemmerer, Wyoming. 1866: [Helen Keller with Anne Sullivan Macy.]( [Anne Sullivan Macy]( [Helen Keller]( teacher, was born near Springfield, Massachusetts. 1471: [Edward IV]( deposed and exiled king of England, [Edward IV]( defeated King [Henry VI]( forces at the [Battle of Barnet]( near London, enabling him to retake the throne. A Great Gift Idea from The Britannica Store [1768 Encyclopaedia Britannica Replica Set]( The handsome three-volume reproduction is so beautifully executed that it's almost indistinguishable from the 1768 original, right down to the natural age spots and watermarks on the pages. A must-have for collectors of history or vintage books, the set lends an unmistakable air of prestige to any home or office. [Get yours today]( Our Best-Selling Software! the world's most trusted and authoritative information for [only $39.95](. Britannica on Facebook a fan]( on Facebook and get updated Britannica content in your news feed! Britannica on Twitter @Britannica]( and enjoy daily tweets relating to the news stories of the day! [Home]( [Advocacy for Animals]( [Newsletters]( [Feedback]( [Help]( [Delicious]( Was this message forwarded to you? [Click here]( and we'll start sending you the On This Day newsletters. Please note that if you do not open or click on any On This Day email during any consecutive 30-day period, we reserve the right to remove your address from the active mailing list. This policy does not apply to RSS feeds. This message has been sent to {EMAIL}. To unsubscribe [click here](. To unsubscribe by postal mail, send your request to: Encyclopaedia Britannica 325 N. LaSalle St. - Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60654 US ATTN: Customer Service - On This Day © 2018 Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. [Privacy Policy]( — [Help](