This Day In History

August 14
1592
Imjin War: Battle of Hansando Admiral Yi Sun-sin decisively defeats the Japanese Navy at Hasan Island.
1916
Romania declares war on Austro-Hungary, joining Antante in World War I
1921
Tannu Tuva, later Tuvinian People's Republic is established as a completely independent country (which is supported by Soviet Russia).
1947
Pakistan gains Independence from the British Indian Empire and joins the Commonwealth of Nations.
1974
Turkish invasion of Cyprus: 140,000 to 200,000 Greek Cypriots are forced out of their homes by the Turkish army and become refugees.