- 1846 The first issue of the Whig Banner was published today in Palatka. The Whig Banner was the first newspaper published in that city.
- 1884 John Wellborn Martin, the 24th governor of Florida, was born today in Marion County. (For more information, see entries for January 6 and February 22.)
- 1887 The City of Welaka was incorporated by the Florida Legislature today.
- 1918 Ralph Rubin, a Cocoa man, was credited with discovering a German spy on a train as he came home on his first leave from service.
- 1982 The Florida Senate, meeting in special session, declined to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.
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Monday, June 21, 2010
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