On This Day – 14 June: Flag Day, Blood Donation & Global Turning Points

Step back in time to explore what happened around the world and in India—including Assam and the Northeast—on 14 June.

On This Day – 14 June: Flag Day, Blood Donation & Global Turning Points

🌍 Global Events on 14 June

• 1777 – Adoption of the U.S. Flag
  The Second Continental Congress passed the Flag Resolution, officially adopting the Stars and Stripes as the national flag of the United States.
• 1940 – German Forces Enter Paris
  During World War II, German troops marched into Paris as France fell to Nazi Germany.
• 1966 – The Vatican Abolishes the Index Librorum Prohibitorum
  The Roman Catholic Church formally abolished its list of prohibited books, ending centuries of literary censorship.

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🇮🇳 India on 14 June

• World Blood Donor Day
  India observes this global event, organized by the World Health Organization, to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and honor voluntary donors. It commemorates the birth anniversary of Karl Landsteiner, who discovered the ABO blood group system.
• Ongoing – Anti-Child Labor Day Observances
  Around this period, various states in India, including Assam, host campaigns as World Day Against Child Labour is observed on 12 June.

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🌾 Assam & Northeast India

• Awareness Drives for Blood Donation
  In cities like Guwahati and Dibrugarh, NGOs and hospitals organize blood donation camps and awareness programs every year on 14 June.
• Cultural Awareness Events
  Community-led efforts across the region highlight the importance of voluntary service, including youth-driven blood donation and environmental awareness.

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🎂 Notable Birthdays

🌍 International Personalities

• Karl Landsteiner (1868) – Austrian immunologist, Nobel Laureate, and discoverer of the ABO blood group system.
• Che Guevara (1928) – Argentine revolutionary, Marxist theorist, and central figure in the Cuban Revolution.
• Donald Trump (1946) – 45th President of the United States, real estate tycoon, and media personality.
• Lucy Hale (1989) – American actress and singer, best known for her role in Pretty Little Liars.

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🤔 Did You Know?

• The blood donation movement gained major momentum in India after the 2002 Gujarat earthquake, when voluntary drives increased significantly.
• Che Guevara’s image has become a global symbol of rebellion—yet he was trained as a medical doctor, not a soldier.

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🧾 Final Thoughts

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