June 14

Thursday 14, 1962:

Anna Slesersby becomes the first victim of Albert DeSalvo, better known as the Boston Strangler.

Friday 14, 1872:

Trade unions are legalised in Canada.

Friday 14, 1822:

Charles Babbage proposes a difference engine in a paper to the Royal Astronomical Society entitled "Note on the application of machinery to the computation of astronomical and mathematical tables."

Wednesday 14, 1775:

American Revolutionary War: The United States Army is established by the Continental Congress.

Wednesday 14, 1645:

English Civil War: Battle of Naseby – 12,000 Royalist forces are beaten by 15,000 Parliamentarian soldiers.