Wikipedia: History of June 21

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June 21 is the 172nd day of the year (173rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 193 days remaining.

June 21 is the 172nd day of the year (173rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 193 days remaining.
June 21 is the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere, so today is the day of the year with the longest hours of daylight in the northern hemisphere, and the shortest in the southern hemisphere.

Added: 10a12,14

Deaths:
*2001 -- Carroll O'Connor, actor, age 76
*2001 -- John Lee Hooker, blues musician, age 83

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