Falklands War surrender
Falklands War: British prime minister Margaret Thatcher announced that white flags were flying over Port Stanley, in advance of the formal surrender of Argentine forces on June 14, 1982.
Discover 15 historical moments on June 14 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Falklands War: British prime minister Margaret Thatcher announced that white flags were flying over Port Stanley, in advance of the formal surrender of Argentine forces on June 14, 1982.
Swedish woman Helena Andersson disappeared in Mariestad on June 14, 1992. One suspect was described as 'the man with the pilot glasses'.
After an 81-day standoff sparked by their refusal to be evicted from their foreclosed property in Jordan, Montana, the Christian Patriot group Montana Freemen surrendered to the FBI on June 14, 1996.
On June 14, 2014, an Ilyushin Il-76 transport aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force was shot down by forces of the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic, killing all 49 people on board.
A fire severely damaged Grenfell Tower in North Kensington, London, on June 14, 2017, killing 72 people.
A. B. Yehoshua was an Israeli novelist, essayist, and playwright.
George Nethercutt was an American lawyer, author, and politician.
June 14 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1982 to the present day.
Among the most notable events on June 14: Falklands War surrender (1982), Helena Andersson disappearance (1992), Montana Freemen standoff (1996). View all events →
Notable figures born on June 14 include Chou Tzuyu, RJ Barrett, Naomi Girma. View all birthdays →
Remembered figures who died on June 14 include A. B. Yehoshua, Dudu Myeni, George Nethercutt. View all →
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