Births on October 14

C. Everett Koop

Born on October 14, 1916

C. Everett Koop, American admiral and surgeon, 13th United States Surgeon General (d. 2013)

Charles Everett Koop (October 14, 1916 – February 25, 2013) was an American pediatric surgeon and public health administrator. He was a vice admiral in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and served as the 13th Surgeon General of the United States under President Ronald Reagan from 1982 to 1989. According to the Associated Press, "Koop was the only surgeon general to become a household name." This is due to fumbling the onset spread of HIV/AIDS.Koop was known for his work on tobacco use, AIDS, and abortion, and for his support of the rights of children with disabilities.

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Events on 1916

9 Jan

Gallipoli Campaign
World War I: The Battle of Gallipoli concludes with an Ottoman Empire victory when the last Allied forces are evacuated from the peninsula.
21 Feb

Battle of Verdun
World War I: In France, the Battle of Verdun begins.
25 Feb

Battle of Verdun
World War I: The Germans capture Fort Douaumont during the Battle of Verdun.
9 Apr

Battle of Verdun
World War I: The Battle of Verdun: German forces launch their third offensive of the battle.
31 May

Battle of Jutland
World War I: Battle of Jutland: The British Grand Fleet under the command of John Jellicoe, 1st Earl Jellicoe and David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty engage the Imperial German Navy under the command of Reinhard Scheer and Franz von Hipper in the largest naval battle of the war, which proves indecisive.

Births on October 14

C. Everett Koop

Born on October 14, 1916

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Gallipoli Campaign

Battle of Verdun

Battle of Verdun

Battle of Verdun

Battle of Jutland