HISTORICAL CHRONOLOGY

On This Day in History

Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.

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Historical chronology for June 21

June 21

3 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049

June 21, 1957 AVAILABLE

Ellen Fairclough (pictured) became the first woman to be appointed to the cabinet of Canada.

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Ellen Fairclough
June 21, 1973 AVAILABLE

The U.S. Supreme Court delivered its decision in the landmark case Miller v. California, establishing the Miller test for determining what is obscene material.

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Supreme Court of the United States
June 21, 2000 AVAILABLE

President Bill Clinton awarded the Medal of Honor to 22 Asian Americans, mostly from the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, for actions during World War II.

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Bill Clinton