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.

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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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