Memes

June 22 has seen some pretty pivotal moments across the centuries. Here are a few highlights:

1633 – Galileo Galilei was forced to recant his heliocentric theory before the Roman Catholic Church. He famously muttered, “And yet it moves,” referring to Earth’s orbit around the Sun.

1812 – Napoleon Bonaparte declared war on Russia, launching his ill-fated invasion that would become one of history’s most disastrous military campaigns.

1941 – Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union in Operation Barbarossa, marking a major turning point in World War II.

1944 – The G.I. Bill was signed into law by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, transforming American society by offering benefits to World War II veterans.

1949 – Meryl Streep was born, one of the most celebrated actresses in film history