Sept. 24 history
In 1789, Congress passed the Judiciary Act of 1789. It was signed by President George Washington, establishing the Supreme Court of the United States as a tribunal made up of six justices who were to serve on the court until death or retirement. That day, President Washington nominated John Jay to preside as chief justice, and John Rutledge, William Cushing, John Blair, Robert Harrison and James Wilson to be associate justices. On September 26, all six appointments were confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
In 1890, the Mormon Church denounces polygamy.
In 1941, the Japanese consul in Hawaii is instructed to divide Pearl Harbor into five zones and calculate the number of battleships in each zone—and report the findings back to Japan. (Pre-lim to surprise attack on Dec. 7)
In 1964, the Warren Commission presents its report on the assassination of JRK to President Johnson Warren Commission report delivered to President Johnson | September 24, 1964 | HISTORY
In 1968, the first episode of '60 Minutes' airs on CBS.
In 1969, trial for the Chicago Eight anti-war protestors begins. Chicago 8 trial opens in Chicago | September 24, 1969 | HISTORY
In 1988, Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson runs the 100-meter dash in 9.79 seconds to win gold at the Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. Johnson’s triumph, however, was temporary: He tested positive for steroids three days later and was stripped of the medal. (History.com 09/24/23)
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