This date in history 6-22-2021

This date in history for June 22.

1864: Gen. Lee strikes back at Petersburg.

1941: Germany launches invasion of Russia.

1944: FDR signs G.I. bill.

1945: Battle of Okinawa ends.

2001: “Fast and Furious” released.

2011: Boston mobster Whitey Bulger is arrested.

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