2015
This Week in History: The Civil Rights Act of 1964
Kelly Landers / 0 Comments /West Palm Beach criminal defense attorney Kelly V. Landers recalls events of significance that occurred this week in history.
On June 15, 1992, U.S.Vice President Dan Quayle instructed a student that “potato” is spelled “potatoe.”
On June 17, 1972, five White House operatives were arrested after attempting to wiretap the Democratic National Committee headquarters at Watergate.
On June 17, 1994, after a televised low-speed chase, O. J. Simpson was arrested for the murders of his wife and her friend.
On June 18, 1873, Susan B. Anthony was fined $100 for attempting to vote in the 1872 U.S. Presidential election. She never paid the fine.
On June 19, 1964, after a 83-day filibuster, the U.S. Senate passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
On June 20, 1963, the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. agree to establish the so-called “‘red phone” communication system between the White House and the Kremlin.
Quote: Life is a celebration of existence moment by moment.
Photo of the Week
Liam’s 11th Birthday at Marlin’s Park
Featured Photo, above: More than 250,000 people gathered for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in August 1963. Credit: The National Archives.
