June 14: What Happened on This Day in History
June 14th marks the 165th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 166th in case of leap years). There are 200 days remaining until the end of the year.
Discover what happened on June 14th in history, famous birthdays on June 14th, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to June 14.
What happened on June 14?
Here's what happened on June 14th in history:
- 2022: In a historic diplomatic resolution, Canada and Denmark peacefully ended their decades-long territorial dispute over Hans Island, known humorously as the 'Whiskey War'. The two nations agreed to split the small Arctic island, demonstrating a remarkable example of diplomatic conflict resolution through mutual agreement and good-natured negotiation.
- 2020: The Atlanta police chief resigned, and an officer was fired following the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks in a drive-through parking lot, which sparked further protests against police violence and racial injustice.
- 2019: Devastating floods and heavy rains struck central and southern China, resulting in at least 61 fatalities and the evacuation of 356,000 people. The natural disaster caused significant disruption and humanitarian challenges in the affected regions.
- 2011: Security forces expanded a military operation in the northern part of Syria as part of a systematic crackdown against ongoing protests during the 2011 Syrian uprising.
- 2010: Intense fighting erupted between Somali government troops, local police, and civilians in Mogadishu, resulting in at least 13 fatalities. Additionally, gunmen assassinated a regional judge in the Hamarjajab region, further escalating the violence and instability in the area.
- 2007: Ruth Bell Graham, wife of renowned evangelist Billy Graham, passed away. She was a significant figure in Christian ministry and known for her strong faith and support of her husband's global evangelistic work.
- 2001: On June 14, 2001, the United States Army implemented a significant uniform change, mandating that all soldiers wear the black beret as their standard headgear. This change represented a symbolic shift in military dress and identity, elevating the beret from a special forces symbol to a standard issue item for all Army personnel.
- 1998: A comedy benefit show aimed at raising funds for charitable causes, highlighting the entertainment industry's philanthropic efforts.
- 1996: The comedy film 'Cable Guy', starring Jim Carrey, was released in theaters, marking another notable entry in Carrey's comedic filmography during the mid-1990s.
- 1993: Tansu Çiller is appointed as the first female Prime Minister of Turkey, succeeding Süleyman Demirel, breaking a significant gender barrier in Turkish political leadership.
What famous birthdays are on June 14?
On June 14th there are the following famous birthdays:
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Donald Trump (1946)American entrepreneur who bought and turned around properties that were in decline and made a fortune of $1 billion.
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Lucy Hale (1989)Lucy Hale is an American actress and singer known for her roles in TV shows like 'Pretty Little Liars' and 'Katy Keene.
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Yasmine Bleeth (1968)American actress, amy sherman, pleaded guilty to cocaine possession on 11/30/2001 in detroit.
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Louis Garrel (1983)French actor, the son of french actor louis garrel (filmmaker) and brigitte sy (actress).
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Pierre Salinger (1925)American journalist, who rose to prominence as a journalistic investigative in the 1960s.
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Burl Ives (1909)American singer of folk music, early american ballads, and actor in movies and television.
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Sullivan Stapleton (1977)Sullivan Stapleton is an Australian actor known for his roles in the TV series 'Strike Back' and the film '300: Rise of an Empire.
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Who died on June 14?
On June 14th the following celebrities died:
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![Emmeline Pankhurst]()
Emmeline Pankhurst (1928)British feminist social activist for women who established the "women's franchise league" (1889) and worked for women's rights her entire...
- Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1534)
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was a renowned Hindu mystic and spiritual teacher who founded the Gaudiya Vaishnava school of Hinduism.
- Ahmad Zahir (1979)
Legendary Afghan singer known as the 'Elvis of Afghanistan' for his unique voice and style.
What day of the year is June 14?
June 14th marks the 165th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 166th in case of leap years).
There are 200 days remaining until the end of the year.
June 14th is the 14th day of the month of June.
What zodiac sign is associated with the day June 14?
The zodiac sign associated with June 14th is Gemini according to the Western Zodiac.
