December 14

1782
The British evacuated Charleston, South Carolina during the Revolution War.

1862
A small battle at Kinston, North Carolina ocurred during the Civil War. Union Brigadier General John G. Foster advanced to disrupt the Wilimington & Weldon Railroad at Goldsboro. The Confederates tried to stop them, but they were heavily outnumbered and were forced to withdraw.

1980
Same Aiken was born in Clinton, North Carolina and played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Buffalo Bills and the New England Patriots.