World Blood Donor Day: This day is observed to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation and to appreciate blood donors for their life-saving contribution.
World Day Against Child Labour: This day is observed to raise awareness about the exploitation of children in the workforce and to promote children’s right to education, play, and social development.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: This day is observed to raise awareness about the abuse and neglect of older persons, and to promote the rights and dignity of older people.
Flag Day (USA): This day is observed in the United States to commemorate the adoption of the US flag on June 14, 1777.
National Bourbon Day (USA): This day is observed in the United States to celebrate the history and culture of bourbon whiskey, a distilled alcoholic beverage made from corn.
International Bath Day: This day is observed to promote the importance of taking a bath and maintaining personal hygiene.
1775: The United States Army was founded, with the Continental Congress establishing a Continental Army.
1807: Emperor Napoleon’s French forces invaded Portugal, leading to the Peninsular War, which lasted until 1814.
1834: Isaac Fischer Jr. patented sandpaper, which had been invented in China in the 13th century.
1846: The California Republic declared its independence from Mexico, although it was later reabsorbed into the United States after the Mexican-American War.
1900: Hawaii became a U.S. territory.
1940: The Nazis opened their concentration camp at Auschwitz in German-occupied Poland.
1951: UNIVAC I, the first commercial computer produced in the United States, was unveiled.
1982: Argentine forces surrendered to British forces after a 74-day conflict over the Falkland Islands.
1994: The U.S. government began its pursuit of O.J. Simpson, who was accused of murdering his ex-wife and her friend.
2019: The Toronto Raptors won their first NBA championship, defeating the Golden State Warriors in six games.
