This date in history 6-26-2021

This date in history for June 26.

1862: Rebels strike Union in Battle of Mechansville.

1917: First U.S. troops arrive in France.

1945: U.N. Charter signed.

1948: U.S., British begin Berlin airlift.

1959: St. Lawrence Seaway opened.

1975: Sonny and Cher’s divorce becomes finalized.

1993: Clinton punishes Iraq for plot to kill Bush.

2003: Lawrence vs. Texas decided.

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