Thursday Thirteen v. 3 - Facts about June 21st

Thirteen Things about June 21st & Summer Solstice 1. In the United States and the rest of the northern hemisphere, the first day of the summer season is the day of the year when the Sun is farthest north (on June 21st or 22nd). This day is known as the Summer Solstice. 2. The day of the summer solstice is the longest day of the year. The length of time elapsed between sunrise and sunset on this day is a maximum for the year. In the United States, there are about 14½ hours of daylight on this day. 3. June 21 is the 172nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 193 days remaining. 4. On June 21, 1915, The U.S. Supreme Court hands down its decision in Guinn v. United States 238 US 247 1915, striking down an Oklahoma law denying the right to vote to some citizens. 5. On June 21, 1940, during World War II, France surrenders to Germany. 6. On June 21, 1973, In handing down the decision in Miller v. Calfiornia 413 US 15, the Supreme Court of the United States establishes the Miller Test, which now governs obscenity in U.S. law. 7. On June 21, 1982, John Hinckley is found not guilty by reason of insanity for the attempted assassination of U.S. President Ronald Reagan. 8. On June 21, 2003, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, by JK Rowling, is published worldwide (in English). 9. On June 21, 2006, Pluto's newly discovered moons are officially christened Nix and Hydra. 10. On June 21, 1947, Meredith Baxter and Michael Gross (co-stars of Family Ties) were born. (IMO, I thought that was very interesting.) 11. On June 21, 1973, Juliette Lewis was born. 12. To is Go Skateboard Day. (Personally my oldest son would love this day!) 13. Today is the last day the Gemini sun sign in Astrology. Tomorrow starts the Cancer sun sign. Have a great Thursday everyone!!

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