This Day In History, June 14th.
Five Historical Events That Happened on June 14th.
The United States Army was founded in 1775. The Continental Army, which subsequently became the United States Army, was established by the Second Continental Congress, and George Washington was named as its commanding general.
Napoleon Bonaparte's troops won the Battle of Marengo, a key victory over Austrian forces in Italy, in 1800. This conflict gave France control of northern Italy and considerably improved Napoleon's reputation in France.
Hawaii becomes a U.S. territory in 1900. President William McKinley signed the Hawaii Organic Act, which established a territorial government for Hawaii and granted people of the island U.S. citizenship.
During World War II, the Nazis controlled Paris. German forces entered the city, which the French government had designated an open city, and established their headquarters in the Hotel Meurice.
The first FIFA World Cup match was staged in the United States in 1994. The opening match of the 1994 World Cup was contested at Soldier Field in Chicago between Germany and Bolivia.
1775: The United States Army was established. The Second Continental Congress created the Continental Army, which later became the United States Army, and appointed George Washington as its commanding general.
During the American Revolutionary War, the Continental Army was formed on June 14, 1775. The establishment of an army to fight against British soldiers was approved by the Second Continental Congress. The army was critical in achieving American independence, and several of its leaders, like George Washington, went on to become significant characters in American history. The anniversary of the formation of the United States Army on June 14, 1775, is currently known as the U.S. Army's birthday.
1800: Napoleon Bonaparte's army won the Battle of Marengo, a major victory against the Austrian forces in Italy. This battle allowed France to maintain control of northern Italy and greatly increased Napoleon's popularity in France.
During the Napoleonic Wars, the Battle of Marengo took place on June 14, 1800. It was fought in northern Italy between the French army, headed by Napoleon Bonaparte, and the Austrian army. The fight was hotly fought, but the French finally won, due in part to the timely arrival of reinforcements. The victory gave the French control of northern Italy and cemented Napoleon's reputation as a military commander and hero in France. The fight was also a watershed moment in the war, contributing to Austria's final loss and the growth of French influence in Europe.
1900: Hawaii was established as a U.S. territory. President William McKinley signed the Hawaii Organic Act, which created a territorial government for Hawaii and extended U.S. citizenship to the island's residents.
President William McKinley signed the Hawaii Organic Act into law on April 30, 1900, but it didn't go into force until June 14, 1900, when Hawaii became a U.S. territory. The legislation established a territory government for Hawaii, complete with a governor selected by the President of the United States and a legislature comprised of a Senate and a House of Representatives. The legislation also granted Hawaii people U.S. citizenship and authorized the formation of a public education system. This event was significant in Hawaii's history because it ended a lengthy period of political uncertainty and laid the groundwork for Hawaii's ultimate admission as the 50th state of the United States in 1959.
1940: The Nazis occupied Paris during World War II. German troops entered the city, which had been declared an open city by the French government, and set up their headquarters in the Hotel Meurice.
During World War II, German soldiers invaded Paris on June 14, 1940, following a rapid and destructive invasion of France. In order to save the city from destruction, the French government declared Paris an open city, which means it would not be defended. The German forces arrived in town and established their headquarters in the Hotel Meurice. The conquest of Paris was a watershed moment in the war, with far-reaching consequences for the people of France and the rest of the globe. Paris was occupied by the Germans for four years until being liberated by Allied forces in August 1944.
1994: The inaugural FIFA World Cup match was held in the United States. The opening match of the 1994 World Cup was played between Germany and Bolivia at Soldier Field in Chicago.
The 1994 FIFA World Cup was the tournament's 15th edition, and it took place in the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. The tournament began on June 17, 1994, with a match between Germany and Bolivia at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. Germany won the match 1-0, with Jurgen Klinsmann scoring the game-winning goal. The 1994 World Cup was remarkable for being the first time the tournament was hosted in the United States, as well as for its record-breaking attendance statistics of 3,587,538 people. Brazil won the event after beating Italy on penalties in the final.