Today in history 86
Here are some historical events that occurred on June 14th throughout history:
1866: The United States Congress passes the KIngston-Ullman Tariff, which raises tariffs on imported goods to record levels.
1886: The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbor after a long journey from France.
1911: The United States Coast Guard is formed, separating from the United States Navy.
1916: The United States declares war on Austria-Hungary, entering World War I.
1940: The United States and the United Kingdom sign the Atlantic Charter, a joint statement outlining their goals for the post-war world.
1966: The United States Supreme Court rules in Miranda v. Arizona that the police must inform suspects of their rights before questioning them.
1986: The United States Supreme Court rules in the case of Bowers v. Hardwick that laws criminalizing sodomy between consenting adults are constitutional.
1991: The United States Supreme Court rules in the case of Rostker v. Goldberg that the military's draft registration law is constitutional.
2002: The United States Supreme Court rules in the case of Atkins v. Virginia that the execution of mentally retarded individuals is unconstitutional.
These are just a few of the many historical events that occurred on June 14th.