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Friday, June 15, 2012

Friday is June 15: Will Ballwin Make History?

From rock 'n roll beginnings to broken barriers in education, see what famous acts occurred throughout the world on this date.

Friday may seem like another typical day, but time has a way of changing perspectives. See what famous events or interesting acts took place on this date in history, and try to find some inspiration to do something great today. With that said, consider that on June 15 ... 1215 - King John signed Magna Carta in Runnymede, England. 1752 - Ben Franklin performed his famous kite-flying experiment. 1775 - George Washington was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the United States Army. 1844 - Goodyear patented its formula for vulcanization of rubber. 1871 - Phoebe Couzins became the first woman to graduate from an American collegiate law school. 1877 - Henry Ossian Flipper became the first black graduate of West Point. 1916 - The Boys Scouts of …

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