2004 - SpaceShipOne becomes the first privately funded space plane to achieve spaceflight.
1989 - US Supreme Court ruling: American flag burning protected by 1st Amendment.
1940 - First successful west-to-east navigation of Northwest Passage at Vancouver
1893 - First Ferris wheel premieres (Chicago)
1768 - The first US bachelor of medicine degree is awarded to Dr. John Archer.
This Day In Business
1970 - The largest US corporate bankruptcy occurs when Penn Central declares Section 77 bankruptcy.
2003 - The fifth Harry Potter book is released and becomes the fastest selling book in history.
1788 - New Hampshire is admitted as the 9th state in the United States when it ratifies the constitution.
1997 - First WNBA game ever played: New York Liberty defeats the Los Angeles Sparks, 67-57
June 21st Holiday
Go Skateboarding Day - Unofficial holiday promoted by the International Association of Skateboard Companies to encourage people to skateboard.
Today's Birthday Trivia
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Today's Birthday Horoscope
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