June 25, 1969 – The Hollies recorded “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother,” with Elton John playing piano. 
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June 24, 1922 – The American Professional Football Association took the name of The National Football League.
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June 23, 1868 – Christopher Latham Sholes received a patent for an invention that he called a “Type-Writer.”
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June 22, 1939 – The first U.S. water-ski tournament was held at Jones Beach, on Long Island, New York.
Ralph Samuelson, the inventor of water skiing.
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June 20, 1950 – Willie Mays graduated from high school and immediately signed with the New York Giants.
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June 19, 1978 – Garfield was in newspapers around the U.S. for the first time.
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June 17, 1928 – Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean as she completed a flight from Newfoundland to Wales.
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Jun 16, 1980 – The movie “The Blues Brothers” opened in Chicago, IL.
Elysian Waters 