2015
This Week in History: 1st Session of the U.S. Supreme Court Convened
Kelly Landers / 0 Comments /West Palm Beach criminal defense attorney Kelly V. Landers recalls significant events that occurred this week in past years.
This Week in History!
On February 1, 1790 the 1st session of the U.S. Supreme Court convened.
On February 3, 1870 the 15th Amendment was ratified. (Voting Rights)
On February 3, 1913, the 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, allowing the income tax, was ratified.
On February 4, 1789 George Washington was elected 1st President.
On February 4, 1974 Patty Hearst was kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army in Berkeley, California.
On February 4, 1997 A civil jury finds O.J. Simpson liable for the deaths of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
Have a great week!
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