June 22nd


1783: A poisonous cloud from Laki volcanic eruption in Iceland reaches Le Havre in France, finally giving the city a respite from its powerful b.o.


1906: The Flag of Sweden is adopted... by a creepy 54-year-old pedophile from Belgium.


1969: Cleveland's Cuyahoga River catches fire, giving city residents a convenient new place to burn their Indians season tickets.