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Monday, June 15th 2026

Events:

1752   Benjamin Franklin shows that lightning is electricity.

1775   George Washington is appointed commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.

1911   IBM is incorporated.

1924   Native Americans are proclaimed United States citizens.

1934   The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is founded.

Famous Birthdays:

1958   Wade Boggs (Baseball player)

1963   Helen Hunt (Actress)

1964   Coutney Cox (Actress)

1969   Ice Cube (Rapper)

1973   Neil Patrick Harris (Actor)

1984   Tim Lincecum (Baseball pitcher)

1992   Mohamed Salah (Egyptian Football Player)

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