June 23rd
1868
Christopher Latham Sholes received a patent for an invention he called a ''Type-Writer.''
1972
Richard Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed ways to obstruct the FBI's Watergate investigation. Revelation of this conversation spurred on Nixon's 1974 resignation.
1992
Mobster John Gotti was sentenced to life in prison.
1993
Lorena Bobbitt of Prince William County, Va., sexually mutilated her husband, John, after he allegedly raped her.
1995
Dr. Jonas Salk, the medical pioneer who developed the first polio vaccine, died.
Birthdays
63 Ted Shackelford Actor
62 Bryan Brown Actor
61 Clarence Thomas Supreme Court justice
54 Glenn Danzig Rock musician (The Misfits and Danzig)
53 Randy Jackson TV personality ("American Idol")
52 Frances McDormand Actress
47 Paul La Greca Actor
47 Steve Shelley Rock musician (Sonic Youth)
41 Davemann Cigar Asylum Inmate
37 Selma Blair Actress
30 LaDainian Tomlinson Football player
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