In 2005, Jacob Zuma was fired by President Thabo Mbeki. Nearly two weeks after Zuma was charged with corruption during the trial of his former financial advisor, Schabir Shaik, in the Durban High Court, Mbeki made the announcement during a special joint session of the two houses of parliament. Image: Wikimedia Commons
On This Day in South Africa: What happened on 14 June?
We look back on this day in world and South African history, remembering the people and events that shaped the world we live in today.
In 2005, Jacob Zuma was fired by President Thabo Mbeki. Nearly two weeks after Zuma was charged with corruption during the trial of his former financial advisor, Schabir Shaik, in the Durban High Court, Mbeki made the announcement during a special joint session of the two houses of parliament. Image: Wikimedia Commons
Look at what happened on this day, 14 June in history. From various achievements and milestones throughout human history to groundbreaking inventions and events that shaped the world we live in today.
Here is a look at some of the most notable events that happened on this day
ON THIS DAY: 14 JUNE
1972 | In New Delhi, India, Japan Airlines Flight 471 crashed as it was making its approach to Palam International Airport (now Indira Gandhi International Airport), killing all 87 aboard as well as four more people on the ground.
1985 | The Schengen Agreement, which established a free-travel area without border restrictions, was signed by five members of the European Economic Community.
1994 | After the New York Rangers defeated the Vancouver Canucks to win the Stanley Cup in 1994, there was a riot in Vancouver that cost an estimated C$1.1 million, resulted in 200 arrests, and injuries.
2002 | The near-Earth asteroid 2002 MN, which was nearly a third of the distance between the Earth and the Moon, missed Earth by 75 000 miles (121 000 km).
2005 | Jacob Zuma was fired by President Thabo Mbeki. Nearly two weeks after Zuma was charged with corruption during the trial of his former financial advisor, Schabir Shaik, in the Durban High Court, Mbeki made the announcement during a special joint session of the two houses of parliament.
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BIRTHDAYS
1972 | South African cricketer, 18 Claude Henderson.
1976 | English comedian, actor, and screenwriter, Alan Carr.
1978 | Cuban-American gymnast and coach, Annia Hatch.
1983 | South African designer and actress, Julia Anastasopoulos.
1988 | South African musician and singer, Jesse Clegg.
DEATHS
1994 | English pianist, composer, and educator, Lionel Grigson, 52.
2004 | Swiss mountaineer and guide, Ulrich Inderbinen, 96.
2006 | English director, producer, and cinematographer, Monty Berman, 101.
2016 | American actress and singer, Ann Morgan Guilbert, 88.
2022 | Israeli novelist, essayist, and playwright, A. B. Yehoshua, 86.
SPORTS
2012 | On this day, Spain beat Ireland in the European Championship by the score of 4-0. The win sent Spain to the top of the group.
ENTERTAINMENT
2002 | English singer and songwriter, Mick Jagger of “The Rolling Stones” was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
AFRICA FACT
Nigerian chef Hilda Baci hold Guinness World Record for the Longest Cooking Marathon by an Individual (93 hours, 11 minutes).
