this day in history

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1868 – Christopher Latham Sholes receives a patent for the typewriter (More info) 1969 – Warren E. Burger is sworn in as Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court by retiring Chief Justice Earl Warren (More info)

Here's a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1966 – The US Supreme Court rules on Miranda v. Arizona, stating police must inform suspects of their rights before questioning them (More info) 1967 – US President Lyndon B. Johnson nominates Solicitor-General Thurgood Marshall to become the first black justice on the US Supreme Court (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1898 - China agrees to lease Hong Kong to Britain for 99 years (More info) 1934 - Donald Duck makes his screen debut in 'The Wise Little Hen' (More info)