June 14

What happened on June 14 in history

3 events fall on June 14, from 1777 to 1982. 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 June 14

  1. 1777

    The Stars and Stripes is adopted

    Congress resolves that the flag shall have thirteen stripes and thirteen stars.

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  2. 1940

    German troops enter Paris

    The Wehrmacht occupies an undefended capital.

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  3. 1982

    The Falklands War ends

    Argentine forces surrender at Port Stanley.

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