This date in history 6-27-2021

This date in history for June 27.

1829: English scientist establishes Smithsonian Institute.

1844 Religious founder Joseph Smith killed by mob.

1939: Famous scene from “Gone with the wind” filmed.

1940: Germans employ coding machine Enigma.

1950: President Truman orders U.S. troops to Korea.

2015: Confederate flag removed from South Carolina State House.

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