1. June 21, 1788: North Carolina Ratifies the U.S. Constitution
June 21, 1788, is an important day in North Carolina history as it was the day North Carolina became the 12th state to ratify the United States Constitution. The state had initially declined to ratify the Constitution in 1787, but eventually did so after the Bill of Rights was added to the document.

2. June 21, 1900: Gold Discovered in North Carolina
On June 21, 1900, John Reed, a farmer in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, discovered what would become the largest gold nugget east of the Mississippi River. This discovery sparked the first gold rush in the United States, and the area around Reed's farm became known as the Reed Gold Mine.

3. June 21, 1943: Women's Army Corps (WAC) Created
On June 21, 1943, the Women's Army Corps (WAC) was created by the U.S. Army as an auxiliary unit. Thousands of women from North Carolina and throughout the country served in the WAC during World War II, contributing greatly to the war effort.

4. June 21, 1965: National Guard Called to Oxford, North Carolina
On June 21, 1965, the North Carolina National Guard was called in to quell a race riot that broke out in the town of Oxford, North Carolina. The riot was sparked by the shooting of a young black man by a white police officer, and resulted in several injuries and arrests.

5. June 21, 2010: Senator Robert Byrd Dies
On June 21, 2010, Senator Robert Byrd, the longest-serving member of the United States Congress, died at the age of 92. Byrd, who represented West Virginia, was known for his passionate defense of the Constitution and his deep knowledge of Senate procedures. However, his legacy was marred by his past membership in the Ku Klux Klan.