Today In History

Sun., June 14, 1998

In 1777: The Continental Congress in Philadelphia adopted the Stars and Stripes as the national flag.

In 1846: A group of U.S. settlers in Sonoma proclaimed the Republic of California.

In 1928: The Republican National Convention nominated Herbert Hoover for president.

In 1940: German troops entered Paris during World War II.

In 1954: President Eisenhower signed an order adding the words “under God” to the Pledge of Allegiance.

In 1982: Argentine forces surrendered to British troops on the disputed Falkland Islands.

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