What happened Today in History on June 21? The capture of Guam, the introduction of vinyl, KKK murders, Brazil's World Cup win, and the groundbreaking approval of lab-grown meat. Learn how these events have shaped history and impacted society in various ways. Stay tuned to uncover the intriguing stories behind these pivotal moments in time.
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June 21, 1898
During the Spanish-American War, the U.S. captures the Pacific island of Guam, which Spain had formally controlled since 1565-Guam is seized by the Japanese during World War II but is retaken less than three years later by the U.S. and is still a U.S. territory today
June 21, 1948
Columbia Records announces its new technological breakthrough, a “long-playing” vinyl phonograph record that can hold up to 23 minutes of music on a side-it revolutionizes the music industry by providing an extended playing time and improved sound quality compared to earlier records, setting the stage for the rock and roll revolution of the 1950s
June 21, 1964
During Freedom Summer in Mississippi, the Ku Klux Klan murders three young civil rights activists who are working to register Black voters-when news of their disappearance gets out, it causes national outrage and prompts President Lyndon Johnson to send the FBI to investigate
June 21, 1970
Brazil wins its third World Cup, defeating Italy 4-1 in the final-it is also the third World Cup victory for 29-year-old soccer legend Pelé, considered one of the greatest players in the history of the sport
June 21, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approves applications by California-based companies Upside Foods and Good Meat to commercially sell lab-grown meat, making the U.S. the second country in the world to allow its sale after Singapore
Why It Matters: Each of these events offers a lesson in courage, resilience, and the power of human spirit. By understanding our past, we gain insight into the present and inspiration for the future.
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26 авг 2024
