14 January 1724 January 13, 2015 Author: Staff King Philip V of Spain abdicates his throne. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome." Jimi Hendrix — Click here for more from Jimi Hendrix Related posts: 17 October 1979 12 January 1959 12 January 1959 4 July 1569 3 January 1992 1 June 2001 14 January 1933 14 January 2005 14 January 1933 30 January 1956 Categories: History Tags: 14 January, 1724