1789
Judiciary Act of 1789 Signed
President George Washington signed the Judiciary Act, establishing the federal judiciary system of the United States. It created the Supreme Court, federal district courts, and the office of Attorney General.
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1890
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Officially Ends Plural Marriage
The president of the LDS Church, Wilford Woodruff, issued the 'Manifesto,' an official declaration advising church members against contracting any marriage forbidden by the law of the land, effectively ending the practice of polygamy.
1948
Honda Motor Company Founded
Soichiro Honda incorporated the Honda Motor Co., Ltd. in Japan. Initially producing motorized bicycles, it would grow into one of the world's largest automobile and motorcycle manufacturers.
1960
USS Enterprise (CVN-65) Launched
The world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier was launched in Newport News, Virginia. It was the longest naval vessel ever built at the time and served for over 50 years.
2014
India's Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) Enters Orbit
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully inserted the Mangalyaan spacecraft into Mars orbit, making India the first Asian nation to reach Martian orbit and the first in the world to do so on its maiden attempt.