June 22 - Let's discuss what happened on that day

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National Onion Rings Day Global Smurfs Day 1942 - The Pledge of Allegiance is formally adopted by the U. S. Congress. 1969 - The Cuyahoga River catches fire in Cleveland, Ohio, drawing national attention to water pollution and helping the passage of the Clean Water Act and the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency. The Cuyahoga is now a clean river. 1949 - Meryl Streep was born. She is an American actress and singer. She has been nominated for 21 Academy Awards and won 3, nominated for 31 Golden Globes and won 8. Some of her movies: Kramer vs. Kramer, Sophie's Choice, Silkwood, Out of Africa, The Devil Wears Prada, Julie & Julia. 1953 - Cyndi Lauper was born. She is an American singer, songwriter, producer, actress and activist. Some of her songs: Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Time After Time, She Bop, True Colors, Change of Heart. She has sold 50 million albums and 20 million singles. She has won awards at the Grammys, Emmys, Tonys and more. Photo Credit: Pixabay