1. On June 22, 1757, the Battle of Fort Bull was fought in Oneida County during the French and Indian War. The British were ambushed by French and Native American troops, and suffered heavy losses.

2. In 1938, on June 22, Joe Louis fought Max Schmeling in a highly anticipated boxing match at Yankee Stadium. Louis won the fight in the first round, avenging his earlier loss to Schmeling and becoming a symbol of African-American pride.

3. The Chrysler Building, one of New York City's most iconic landmarks, officially opened on June 22, 1930. At the time, it was the tallest building in the world, standing at 1,046 feet.

4. On June 22, 1978, the rainbow flag was first flown as a symbol of LGBT pride during the Gay Freedom Parade in New York City. The flag has since become an internationally recognized symbol of the LGBTQ community.

5. On June 22, 2009, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of New Haven firefighters who had been denied promotions based on their race. The decision, known as Ricci v. DeStefano, was seen as a victory for advocates of equal opportunity and against affirmative action policies.