On This Day - June 13
Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Let's look back at some of the most significant events in American history that happened on this day, starting with...
1866: 14th Amendment Passed by Congress
A major milestone in US history, the 14th Amendment guaranteed citizenship and equal civil and legal rights to all people born or naturalized in the United States—including formerly enslaved individuals.
1868: Oscar Dunn Elected Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana
Oscar Dunn made history as the first African American elected to the position of Lieutenant Governor in any US state, marking a powerful step forward during the Reconstruction era.
1888: Bureau of Labor Was Established
Originally part of the Department of the Interior, the Bureau of Labor was made independent on this day. It laid the groundwork for what would eventually become today’s Department of Labor.
1910: First Same-Day Round-Trip Flight Between NYC and Philly
Pilot Charles Hamilton completed a daring aviation feat—flying to Philadelphia and back to New York all in one day, showing just how fast the skies were changing transportation.
1920: US Post Office Banned Mailing Children
After a few unusual cases of families shipping their children via parcel post, the US Post Office officially put an end to the practice—yes, really!
1948: Babe Ruth’s Final Farewell at Yankee Stadium
A crowd of over 60,000 gathered as baseball legend Babe Ruth bid his final goodbye at Yankee Stadium. Weak from illness but full of spirit, the Sultan of Swat left fans teary-eyed and grateful.
1959: The Sammy Kaye Show Aired Its Final Episode
Known for his “Swing and Sway” musical style, bandleader Sammy Kaye’s popular variety show ended its run on ABC-TV, leaving behind fond memories of smooth tunes and sweet sentiment.
1962: Lolita Hit the Big Screen
Stanley Kubrick’s film adaptation of Vladimir Nabokov’s controversial novel Lolita was released, sparking conversation—and plenty of censorship battles.
1966: The Miranda Decision Changed US Law
The US Supreme Court ruled that suspects must be informed of their rights before being questioned by police. This landmark decision introduced what we now know as the “Miranda Rights.”
Do you remember any of these events? Or do you have more events (historical or not!) you'd like to share with the community? Post them below and let's reminisce together!
