On this day in history
June 14
American
1777Congress adopts the Stars and Stripes as the American flag.
Congress adopts the Stars and Stripes as the American flag.
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World
1940German troops march into Paris, declared an open city.
German troops march into Paris, declared an open city.
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1645Parliament's New Model Army destroys the Royalists at Naseby, the decisive battle of the English Civil War.
Parliament's New Model Army destroys the Royalists at Naseby, the decisive battle of the English Civil War.
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1982Argentina surrenders in the Falklands, ending the 74 day war.
Argentina surrenders in the Falklands, ending the 74 day war.
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1985Five European nations sign the Schengen Agreement, abolishing border checks.
Five European nations sign the Schengen Agreement, abolishing border checks.
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