June 13th
1888
Congress created the Department of Labor.
1900
The Boxer Rebellion began in China.
1966
The U.S. Supreme Court set forth in Miranda v. Arizona that the police must advise suspects of their rights upon taking them into custody.
1971
The New York Times began publishing the "Pentagon Papers."
1983
The U.S. space probe Pioneer 10, launched in 1972, became the first spacecraft to leave the solar system.
1986
Bandleader and clarinetist Benny Goodman died.
2008
Tim Russert, moderator of NBC's "Meet the Press," died at age 58.
Birthdays
77 Bob McGrath Actor ("Sesame Street")
70 Siegfried Magician (Siegfried & Roy)
66 Malcolm McDowell Actor
60 Dennis Locorriere Singer (Dr. Hook)
58 Jonathan Hogan Actor
58 Stellan Skarsgard Actor
58 Richard Thomas Actor ("The Waltons")
56 Tim Allen Actor, comedian ("Home Improvement")
47 Ally Sheedy Actress
47 Hannah Storm TV host
40 Jamie Walters Actor
39 Rivers Cuomo Rock musician (Weezer)
35 Steve-O Actor ("Jackass")
31 Ethan Embry Actor
28 Chris Evans Actor
26 Sarah Schaub Actress
23 Kat Dennings Actress
23 Ashley Olsen Actress
23 Mary-Kate Olsen Actress
?? white_s2k Cigar Asylum Inmate
87 Red Grange 6/13/1903 - 1/28/1991 American football player