1948⚡ Event
Manchester Baby Runs First Program
The Manchester Baby, the world's first stored-program computer, successfully ran its first program.
technologyscience
What Happened on June 21?
Discover 13 historical moments on June 21 — 3 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
sportspoliticsentertainmentliteraturetechnologysciencelawmusic
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Historical Events on June 21(3)
1957⚡ Event
First Woman Appointed to Canadian Cabinet
Ellen Fairclough became the first woman to be appointed to the cabinet of Canada.
politics
1973⚡ Event
Miller v. California Decision
The U.S. Supreme Court established the Miller test for obscenity in the landmark case Miller v. California.
lawpolitics
Famous Birthdays on June 21(5)
2011🎂 Birth
Lil Bub
Birth of Lil Bub, an American celebrity cat who gained internet fame.
entertainment
Notable Deaths on June 21(5)
2015🕊️ Death
Darryl Hamilton
Darryl Hamilton, American baseball player and sportscaster, died. He was born in 1964.
sportsentertainment
2016🕊️ Death
Pierre Lalonde
Pierre Lalonde, Canadian television host and singer, died. He was born in 1941.
entertainmentmusic
2018🕊️ Death
Charles Krauthammer
Charles Krauthammer, American columnist and conservative political commentator, died. He was born in 1950.
politicsliterature
2024🕊️ Death
Frederick Crews
Death of Frederick Crews, an American essayist and literary critic.
literaturearts
June 21 in History
June 21 is home to 13 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 3 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1948 to the present day.
Major Events on June 21
Among the most notable events on June 21: Manchester Baby Runs First Program (1948), First Woman Appointed to Canadian Cabinet (1957), Miller v. California Decision (1973). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on June 21
Notable figures born on June 21 include Isabel Atkin, Ky Rodwell, Dylan Brown. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on June 21
Remembered figures who died on June 21 include Darryl Hamilton, Pierre Lalonde, Charles Krauthammer. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on June 21?
- June 21 is home to 13 recorded historical entries, including 3 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on June 21?
- One of the most notable events on June 21 is: Manchester Baby Runs First Program.
- Who was born on June 21?
- Famous figures born on June 21 include Isabel Atkin, Ky Rodwell, Dylan Brown.
- How many historical events happened on June 21?
- Our collection records 3 historical events on June 21, spanning centuries of world history.
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