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What Happened on June 14?

Discover 15 historical moments on June 145 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.

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Historical Events on June 14(5)

1982 Event

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.

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1992 Event

Helena Andersson disappearance

Swedish woman Helena Andersson disappeared in Mariestad on June 14, 1992. One suspect was described as 'the man with the pilot glasses'.

1996 Event

Montana Freemen standoff

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.

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2014 Event

War in Donbas

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.

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2017 Event

Grenfell Tower fire

A fire severely damaged Grenfell Tower in North Kensington, London, on June 14, 2017, killing 72 people.

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Famous Birthdays on June 14(5)

1999🎂 Birth

Chou Tzuyu

Chou Tzuyu is a Taiwanese singer.

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2000🎂 Birth

RJ Barrett

RJ Barrett is a Canadian basketball player.

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2000🎂 Birth

Naomi Girma

Naomi Girma is an American soccer player.

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2000🎂 Birth

Bobby Witt Jr.

Bobby Witt Jr. is an American baseball player.

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2007🎂 Birth

Bryce James

Bryce James is an American basketball player.

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Notable Deaths on June 14(5)

2022🕊️ Death

A. B. Yehoshua

A. B. Yehoshua was an Israeli novelist, essayist, and playwright.

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2024🕊️ Death

Dudu Myeni

Dudu Myeni was a South African businesswoman.

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2024🕊️ Death

George Nethercutt

George Nethercutt was an American lawyer, author, and politician.

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2025🕊️ Death

Afa Ah Loo

Afa Ah Loo was a Samoan fashion designer.

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2025🕊️ Death

Melissa Hortman

Melissa Hortman was an American lawyer and politician.

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June 14 in History

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.

Major Events on June 14

Among the most notable events on June 14: Falklands War surrender (1982), Helena Andersson disappearance (1992), Montana Freemen standoff (1996). View all events →

Famous Birthdays on June 14

Notable figures born on June 14 include Chou Tzuyu, RJ Barrett, Naomi Girma. View all birthdays →

Notable Deaths on June 14

Remembered figures who died on June 14 include A. B. Yehoshua, Dudu Myeni, George Nethercutt. View all →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on June 14?
June 14 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
What is the most notable event on June 14?
One of the most notable events on June 14 is: Falklands War surrender.
Who was born on June 14?
Famous figures born on June 14 include Chou Tzuyu, RJ Barrett, Naomi Girma.
How many historical events happened on June 14?
Our collection records 5 historical events on June 14, spanning centuries of world history.
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