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Joe Lewis wins in 1938 and Judy Garland loses in 1969

Friday, June 22, 2007

On 22nd June 1938 in New York City Joe Louis defeated Max Schmelling by first round knockout in "The Fight" of the century. The battle was more for the national pride of Germany and America than any boxing belt.

Joe Louis vs Max Schmelling - "The Fight"

On 22nd June 1969 Judy Garland died in London following an overdose of sleeping pills.

Judy Garland and Mickey Deane at their wedding
(3 months before her death)

A few war anniversaries fall today too... like Gernamy invading Russia during world war 2. But I will leave the good people at Associated Press to fill you in on those ones today ;-)

AP Today In History

Labels: bing crosby, germany, joe lewis, judy garland, russia, world war 2