Timeline February 1914

Events in February 1914 5

• 1820 – 1914 John Tenniel (1820-1914) Died 25 February 1914, aged 93 An English illustrator and political cartoonist, Tenniel is best remembered for his original illustrations of Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. He also served as the principal political cartoonist for Punch magazine for over fifty years. His images of Alice remain the definitive visual interpretation of the books.
• 1914 – 1997 William S. Burroughs (1914-1997) Died 2 August 1997, aged 83 William S. Burroughs was an American writer and a central figure of the Beat Generation, best known for his novel Naked Lunch. His experimental cut-up writing techniques influenced generations of writers and musicians. He died in Lawrence, Kansas, of a heart attack.
• 1914 Charlie Chaplin debuts his Tramp character on screen Kid Auto Races at Venice introduces cinema's most enduring costume Charlie Chaplin first appeared in his baggy-trousered, bowler-hatted Tramp costume in the short comedy Kid Auto Races at Venice, California. The character went on to become the most recognisable figure in silent film. It launched Chaplin's transformation into the world's first global movie star.
• 1914 – 1990 Arthur Kennedy (1914-1990) American actor with five Oscar nominations, the original Biff in Death of a Salesman.
• 1914 Arthur Kennedy born in Worcester Arthur Kennedy is born in Worcester.