WAY BACK WHEN for Monday, June 22, 2026
1944 then President Franklin Roosevelt signed the “G-I Bill of Rights” to provide broad benefits for veterans of war.
1969 Judy Garland died of a drug overdose at age 47.
1970 President Richard Nixon signed the 26th Amendment to the Constitution, lowering the voting age to 18.
Music History
1974: George McCrae began a two-week run at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with Rock Your Baby, a song often credited as one of the early influences on disco music.
Notable Birthdays:
Singer Cyndi Lauper 73
Actress Meryl Streep and Singer Todd Rundgren both 77
Singer/Songwriter Kris Kristofferson 89
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
