Today in History...
On this date:
In 1870, Congress created the Department of Justice.
In 1945, the World War II battle for Okinawa officially ended; 12,520 Americans and 110,000 Japanese were killed in the nearly three-month campaign.
In 1969, singer-actress Judy Garland died in London at age 47.
In 1970, President Nixon signed a measure lowering the voting age to 18.
In 1993, former first lady Pat Nixon died in Park Ridge, N.J., at age 81.
Today's Birthdays:
Kris Kristofferson is 70, Cyndi Lauper is 53, Steven Page (Barenaked Ladies) is 36, Natalie Walter is 1.
In 1870, Congress created the Department of Justice.
In 1945, the World War II battle for Okinawa officially ended; 12,520 Americans and 110,000 Japanese were killed in the nearly three-month campaign.
In 1969, singer-actress Judy Garland died in London at age 47.
In 1970, President Nixon signed a measure lowering the voting age to 18.
In 1993, former first lady Pat Nixon died in Park Ridge, N.J., at age 81.
Today's Birthdays:
Kris Kristofferson is 70, Cyndi Lauper is 53, Steven Page (Barenaked Ladies) is 36, Natalie Walter is 1.
