August 14

    What happened on August 14 in history

    3 events fall on August 14, from 1385 to 1980. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on August 14

    1. 1385

      The Battle of Aljubarrota

      Portugal secures independence from Castile.

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    2. 1945

      Japan announces surrender

      Word of acceptance of the Potsdam terms reaches the Allies.

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    3. 1980

      The Gdańsk shipyard strike begins

      The occupation leads to the founding of Solidarity.

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