Today in History: October 14, Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel wins Nobel Peace Prize
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On October 14, 1986, Elie Wiesel was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work as a Holocaust survivor and advocate for human rights, highlighting the importance of remembering history.
The Battle of Hastings on October 14, 1066 marked a pivotal moment in English history as Normans under William the Conqueror defeated the English, changing the course of the nation.
In 1964, Martin Luther King Jr. and Billy Mills both made history on October 14, with King being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and Mills achieving an unexpected Olympic victory.
October 14 also saw significant historical events including Erwin Rommel's suicide in 1944, emphasizing the perilous nature of political dissent in Nazi Germany.
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