Wednesday, June 21, 2023

History for June 21

History for June 21 - On-This-Day.com 
Francoise Sagan 1935
  • 1788 - The U.S. Constitution went into effect when New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify it.
  • 1834 - Cyrus McCormick patented the first practical mechanical reaper for farming. His invention allowed farmers to more than double their crop size.
  • 1859 - Andrew Lanergan received the first rocket patent.
  • 1893 - The Ferris Wheel was introduced at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, IL.
  • 1954 - The American Cancer Society reported significantly higher death rates among cigarette smokers than among non-smokers.
  • 1989 - The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that burning the American flag as a form of political protest was protected by the First Amendment.

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