What Happened on Jun 21

Raid On Pickawillany

The Raid on Pickawillany is a famous event in Ohio history, and one of the events that led to the French and Indian War. On June 21, 1752, the... Read more

Henry Clemens (Mark Twain's Brother) Dies While Working on Steamboat

While training, Samuel convinced his younger brother Henry to work with him. Henry was killed on June 21, 1858, when the steamboat he was working... Read more

Battle of Upperville

Description: On June 21, Union cavalry made a determined effort to pierce Stuart’s cavalry screen. Hampton’s and Robertson’s brigades made a stand... Read more

Samuel Herman Gottscho Takes A Photograph Of The Nebraska State Capitol

On June 21, 1934, Samuel Herman Gottscho snapped this photograph of the north facade of the Nebraska state capitol in Lincoln, Nebraska. Born in... Read more

Japanese Occupy Swatow Port to Establish Blockade of Guangdong

The Swatow Operation, (June 21–27,1939) was part of a campaign by Japan during the Second Sino-Japanese War to blockade China to prevent it from... Read more

Richard Nixon Marries Thelma "Pat" Ryan

In January 1938, Nixon was cast in the Whittier Community Players production of The Dark Tower. There he played opposite a high school teacher... Read more

Japanese Troops Are Defeated On Okinawa

On June 21, 1945, Japanese troops were defeated on the Pacific island of Okinawa after one of the longest and bloodiest battles of World War II.... Read more

The Maury Island Incident

The incident took place shortly after June 21, 1947. On that date, seaman Harold A. Dahl, out scavenging for drifting logs, claimed to have seen... Read more

Paul VI elected Pope

Pope Paul VI (Latin: Paulus PP. VI; Italian: Paolo VI), born Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini (26 September 1897 – 6 August 1978),... Read more

Jim Bunning Pitches a Perfect Game

James Paul David "Jim" Bunning (born October 23, 1931) is an American politician and former pitcher in Major League Baseball. Bunning pitched in... Read more

Theodor Seuss Geisel Marries Audrey Stone Dimond

Ted was not to remain alone for long. In August of the following year, he told a colleague "My best friend is being divorced and I'm going to Reno... Read more

Deep Purple release Deep Purple

Deep Purple, also referred to as Deep Purple III, is the third studio album by English rock band Deep Purple, released in 1969 on Harvest Records... Read more

"Catch-22" Is Released

Catch-22 is a 1970 war film adapted from the book of the same name by Joseph Heller. Considered a black comedy revolving around the "lunatic... Read more

Brazil Beats Italy to Win Third FIFA World Cup Championship, Earning Permanent Retention of the Jules Rimet Trophy

In the 1970 FIFA World Cup Final, Brazil struck first, with Pelé heading in a cross by Rivelino at the 18th minute. Roberto Boninsegna equalized... Read more

New York, New York (film) is Released

New York, New York is a musical-drama film directed by Martin Scorsese, released in 1977. It is a musical tribute, featuring new songs by John... Read more

Glastonbury Festival 1979

Now a three day event and was still referred to as the Glastonbury Fayre but with the theme of “the year of the child”. Bill Harkin and Arabella... Read more

Prince Fahid of Kuwait Storms Field Mid-Game to Contest French Goal

One of the most bizarre World Cup moments occurred in 1982 during Kuwait's match with France. The French were winning 3-1 when Alain Giresse... Read more

Prince William of Wales (William Louis) is born

Prince William was born at St Mary's Hospital in London, England, on 21 June 1982, the first child of Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana,... Read more

Stephen King publishes Skeleton Crew

Skeleton Crew (1985) is the second published anthology of short stories by Stephen King. The first collection, Night Shift was published seven... Read more

Mötley Crüe release Theatre of Pain

Theatre of Pain is the third album by the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe, released on June 21, 1985. Released in the aftermath of singer Vince Neil's... Read more

Glastonbury Festival 1985

By 1985 Worthy farm was considered too small to accommodate the Festival so the neighbouring Cockmill farm land was purchased to enlarge the... Read more

"The Stock Tip" - Season 1 Episode 5 of Seinfeld Premiers

"The Stock Tip" is the fifth episode of the first season of the NBC sitcom Seinfeld. It aired on June 21, 1990. In the episode, George Costanza... Read more

Exodus release Impact Is Imminent

Impact Is Imminent is the fourth album by thrash metal band Exodus and their first with Capitol Records. This is the first album to feature John... Read more

Manjil-Rudbar Earthquake of 1990

The Iran Earthquake, also known as the Manjil-Rudbar Earthquake occurred at 00:30:09 on June 21, 1990 . It caused widespread damage in areas within... Read more

Helmet release Betty

Betty is the third album by Helmet, released in 1994 on Interscope. The album was highly anticipated by both music critics and fans as a result of... Read more