On this day: November 14

Skeleton Found Gripping Ancient Board Game Piece at Burial Site

Archaeologists uncovered a skeleton dated to the Iron Age clutching pieces of a board game during a November 14, 2008 excavation. The find suggests gaming or ritual activity accompanied burial practices at the site, though the exact purpose remains uncertain.

Player Arrested Mid-Game During Timeout in 1998 College Basketball Contest

On November 14, 1998, a college basketball player was arrested during a timeout in a game after law enforcement arrived at the arena. The incident interrupted play and drew immediate media and public attention.

U.S. Launches Major November 1965 Assault in Vietnam

On November 14, 1965, U.S. forces conducted a significant offensive operation in South Vietnam as part of an expanding American combat role in the war, reflecting a shift toward large-scale search-and-destroy missions against Viet Cong and North Vietnamese units.