History
This Day in History for June 13 – Thurgood Marshall Nominated and More
Here's a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1966 – The US Supreme Court rules on Miranda v. Arizona, stating police must inform suspects of their rights before questioning them (More info)
1967 – US President Lyndon B. Johnson nominates Solicitor-General Thurgood Marshall to become the first black justice on the US Supreme Court (More info)
This Day in History for June 11 – Escape From Alcatraz and More
Here's a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1962 – Frank Morris, John Anglin, and Clarence Anglin allegedly become the only prisoners to successfully escape from the prison on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay (More info)
1963 – Alabama Governor George Wallace stands at the door of Foster Auditorium at the University of Alabama in an attempt to keep two black students from attending the school (More info)
