14 June

1940 - Germans enter Paris

On 14 June 1940, the German army entered Paris, declared an open city.

1919 - First non-stop transatlantic flight

On 14 June 1919, Alcock and Brown set off on the first non-stop transatlantic flight.

1777 - Adoption of the US flag

On 14 June 1777, Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the flag of the United States.