Box-office #1
The Empire Strikes Back
1980 · dir. Irvin Kershner
Wide US release on May 23, 1980. Goes on to become the highest-grossing film of the year.
Sci-fiStar Wars $538M worldwide
On this day
June 14 Sunday, June 14, 2026
A curious almanac of what happened on June 14 across the years — history, birthdays, the songs that ruled the charts, the films that packed cinemas, and the science that nudged the world forward.
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Events
7
Birthdays
8
Holidays
1940
World history 86 years ago
The Soviet Union presents an ultimatum to Lithuania, resulting in Lithuanian loss of independence.
The Soviet Union issues an ultimatum to Lithuania, leading to the country's occupation and absorption into the USSR.
History
What happened on June 14
12 verified entries Full timeline
- 1158European history
The city of Munich is founded by Henry the Lion on the banks of the river Isar.
Henry the Lion founds Munich on the banks of the river Isar.
- 1216UK history
First Barons' War: Prince Louis of France takes the city of Winchester, abandoned by John, King of England, and soon conquers over half of the kingdom.
Prince Louis of France captures Winchester and conquers half of England, leaving King John in retreat.
- 1285War
Second Mongol invasion of Vietnam: Forces led by Prince Trần Quang Khải of the Trần dynasty destroy most of the invading Mongol naval fleet in a battle at Chuong Duong.
Prince Trần Quang Khải leads Vietnamese forces to destroy most of the invading Mongol naval fleet in the Battle of Chuong Duong during the Second Mongol invasion of Vietnam.
- 1381UK history
Richard II of England meets leaders of the Peasants' Revolt at Mile End. The Tower of London is stormed by rebels who enter without resistance.
Richard II meets rebel leaders at Mile End as rebels storm the undefended Tower of London.
- 1404UK history
Welsh rebel leader Owain Glyndŵr, having declared himself Prince of Wales, allies himself with the French against King Henry IV of England.
Owain Glyndŵr allies with France against King Henry IV after declaring himself Prince of Wales.
- 1645War
English Civil War: Battle of Naseby: Twelve thousand Royalist forces are beaten by fifteen thousand Parliamentarian soldiers.
Parliamentarian forces defeat Royalists in the Battle of Naseby, capturing King Charles I's army and turning the tide of the English Civil War.
- 1690UK history
King William III of England (William of Orange) lands in Ireland to confront the former King James II.
William of Orange lands in Ireland to challenge James II, marking the start of the Williamite War.
- 1775US history
American Revolutionary War: the Continental Army is established by the Continental Congress, marking the birth of the United States Armed Forces.
The Continental Congress establishes the Continental Army, marking the birth of the United States Armed Forces.
- 1777US history
The Second Continental Congress passes the Flag Act of 1777 adopting the Stars and Stripes as the Flag of the United States.
The Second Continental Congress adopts the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States.
- 1863US history
Second Assault on the Confederate works at the Siege of Port Hudson during the American Civil War.
Union forces launch a second assault on the Confederate defenses at Port Hudson.
- 1888UK history
The White Rajahs territories become the British protectorate of Sarawak.
Sarawak becomes a British protectorate, ending the rule of the White Rajahs.
- 1940World history
The Soviet Union presents an ultimatum to Lithuania, resulting in Lithuanian loss of independence.
The Soviet Union issues an ultimatum to Lithuania, leading to the country's occupation and absorption into the USSR.
Born today
Famous birthdays on June 14
7 this date All birthdays
Margaret Bourke-White
American photographer and journalist
Margaret Bourke-White, the American documentary photographer and photojournalist known for her striking industrial images and pioneering work in corporate and architectural photography, was born in 1904.
Born
1904
Died
1971
Harriet Beecher Stowe
American author and activist
1811 – 1896
James Black
Scottish pharmacologist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate
1924 – 2010
Johnny Wilson
Canadian-American ice hockey player and coach
1929 – 2011
Marcus Miller
American bass player, composer, and producer
b. 1959 · 67
Andrew Cogliano
Canadian ice hockey player
b. 1987 · 39
Gunna
American rapper
b. 1993 · 33
Music
The number one songs on June 14
Across the years Full chart history
🇬🇧 #1 on June 14, 1981
"Stand and Deliver"
by Adam and the Ants
The dandy highwayman spent five weeks at the top — a brash, glam-pop coronation.
#1 for 5 weeks
Also #1 on this day
- 1965"Ticket To Ride"— The Beatles
- 1972"Metal Guru"— T. Rex
- 2003"Make Luv"— Room 5 ft. Oliver Cheatham
Film & TV
At the movies
Box office #1 and premieres All releases
🏆 Sport June 14, 1994
The 1994 Vancouver Stanley Cup riot occurs after the New York Rangers defeat the Vancouver Canucks to win the Stanley Cup, causing an estimated C$1.1 million, leading to 200 arrests and injuries.
Riots break out in Vancouver following the New York Rangers' victory over the Canucks, resulting in $1.1 million in damage and 200 arrests.
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🔬 Science June 14, 1967
Mariner program: Mariner 5 is launched towards Venus.
Mariner 5 is launched toward Venus to study the planet's atmosphere and compare it with data from Mariner 2.
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Holidays & observances
8 celebrated today
Commemoration of the Soviet Deportation related observances: Baltic Freedom Day (United States)
International
Baltic Freedom Day, 14 June, a name given to the day when Soviet deportations from the Baltic states started
Commemoration of the Soviet Deportation related observances: Commemoration Day for the Victims of Communist Genocide (Latvia)
International
Commemoration Day for the Victims of Communist Genocide commemorates the Soviet deportations from Latvia
Commemoration of the Soviet Deportation related observances: Mourning and Commemoration Day or Leinapäev (Estonia)
International
All official holidays in Estonia are established by acts of Parliament
Commemoration of the Soviet Deportation related observances: Mourning and Hope Day (Lithuania)
International
All official holidays in Lithuania are established by acts of Seimas
Day of Memory for Repressed People (Armenia)
International
The following is a list of public holidays in Armenia
Flag Day (United States)
International
Flag Day is a holiday celebrated on June 14 in the United States
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Nothing attracts me like a closed door. I cannot let my camera rest until I have pried it open.
— Margaret Bourke-White · born June 14, 1904