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June 22, 1633: The Holy Office in Rome forced Galileo Galilei to recant his view that the Sun (not the Earth) is the center of the Universe.

June 22, 1937: Joe Louis won the world heavyweight boxing title when he defeated Jim Braddock.

June 22, 1942: Pledge of Allegiance was formally adopted by Congress.

June 22, 2001: The Fast and the Furious was released in theaters.

June 22, 2009: Eastman Kodak Company announced that it would discontinue sales of the Kodachrome Color Film.

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Singer/songwriter Kris Kristofferson turns 84 years old.

 

Actress Lindsay Wagner turns 71 years old.

 

Actress Meryl Streep turns 71 years old.

 

Singer/songwriter Cyndi Lauper turns 67 years old.

 

Actor Bruce Campbell turns 62 years old.

 

Author Dan Brown (The Da Vinci Code) turns 56 years old.

 

Director Uwe Boll turns 55 years old.

 

TV host Carson Daly turns 47 years old.

 

Actor Donald Faison turns 46 years old.

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As Gravity Falls fans know, June 22nd is Summerween!