On This Day - June 14
Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Let’s look back at some of the most fascinating moments in American and world history that happened on this day, starting with…
1777: The Stars and Stripes Became the US Flag
The Continental Congress officially adopted the Stars and Stripes, replacing the Grand Union flag—and giving us the banner we still salute today.
1811: Harriet Beecher Stowe Was Born
Author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Stowe’s writing helped stir anti-slavery sentiment across the US and became a powerful force leading up to the Civil War.
1904: Scott Joplin Got Married
The “King of Ragtime,” composer Scott Joplin, married Freddie Alexander in Arkansas. Though short-lived, their union is remembered alongside his legendary musical legacy.
1923: First Country Music Hit Recorded
“Little Old Log Cabin in the Lane” made history as the first recorded country music hit, helping shape a genre that would go on to define much of American musical identity.
1966: Baseball’s Longest Uninterrupted Game Ended
After a grueling 29 innings, Miami edged out St. Petersburg 4–3 in what remains the longest uninterrupted game in organized baseball.
1982: Argentina Surrendered in the Falklands War
The 74-day conflict between Argentina and the UK ended, marking a key moment in modern military history.
2002: The Bourne Identity Premiered in the US
Matt Damon debuted as Jason Bourne, kicking off one of the most successful and influential spy franchises in modern cinema.
2016: First Mammal Declared Extinct from Climate Change
The Bramble Cay melomys, a tiny rodent from Australia, became the first known mammal to go extinct due to human-induced climate change.
Do you remember any of these events? Or do you have more events (historical or not!) you'd like to share with the community? Post them below and let's reminisce together!
