Daily Archives: June 21, 2024

Three civil rights workers murdered near Philadelphia, Mississippi 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)


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(Sunday, June 21, 1964, victims released from jail and drove off in the direction of Meridian in a blue station wagon at approximately 10:30 p.m. CDT; during the Civil rights movement) — Three civil rights activists — Michael Schwerner, 24, and Andrew Goodman, 20, both Jewish New Yorkers, and James Chaney, 21, a Black local resident — were murdered tonight near Philadelphia, Mississippi, after being released from the Neshoba County jail. Continue reading Three civil rights workers murdered near Philadelphia, Mississippi 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)

U.S. Vice President Daniel D. Tompkins born in Scarsdale, New York 250 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1774)


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(Tuesday, June 21, 1774)Daniel D. Tompkins, the sixth vice president of the United States, was born today in Scarsdale, Westchester County, New York, at his home, the estate of Fox Meadow. Continue reading U.S. Vice President Daniel D. Tompkins born in Scarsdale, New York 250 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1774)