Today in History |
2020 ‐
In landmark decision US Supreme Court rules 6-3 that gay and transgender workers cannot be discriminated against in the workplace
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1967 ‐
Governor Reagan signs liberalized California abortion bill
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1959 ‐
Galapagos Islands are made Ecuador's first national park, banning the capture of species
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1924 ‐
Ford Motor Company manufactures its 10 millionth automobile
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1916 ‐
Boys Scouts of America forms
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1888 ‐
Wilhelm II becomes Emperor of Germany
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1864 ‐
US Congress passes legislation equalizing pay for Black soldiers
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1860 ‐
1st White settlement in Idaho (Franklin)
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1844 ‐
Charles Goodyear patents the vulcanization of rubber
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1836 ‐
Arkansas becomes 25th state of the Union
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1808 ‐
Joseph Bonaparte becomes King of Spain
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1762 ‐
Austria uses 1st paper currency
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