On This Day in History, June 22: Fast & Furious release, France surrenders, Germany invades Soviet Union, Napoleon abdicates, Galileo recants, Maradona’s Hand of God, G.I. Bill signed and other events

Synopsis On This Day in History, June 22 witnessed Germany’s invasion of the Soviet Union, Napoleon’s second abdication, Galileo’s recantation before the Inquisition and the signing of the G.I. Bill by Franklin D. Roosevelt. The date is also remembered for Diego Maradona’s famous “Hand of God” goal, France’s surrender to Nazi Germany and the birth of acclaimed actress Meryl Streep. June 22 stands out in history for major turning points in war, politics, science and sport. The date witnessed Germany’s invasion of the Soviet Union during World War II, Napoleon’s second abdication as French emperor and Galileo’s forced recantation before…