CalEvents:Jun/Jun 13
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Notable events for Jun 13
Date
Event
Significance
June 13, 1865
Thaddeus Stevens introduces legislation to give land to freed African Americans
On this day, U.S. Congressman Thaddeus Stevens introduced legislation aimed at redistributing land to formerly enslaved African Americans following the Civil War. Although the legislation was never fully implemented, it highlighted the early efforts to provide reparations and economic opportunities for African Americans after emancipation.
June 13, 1967
President Lyndon B. Johnson appoints Thurgood Marshall to U.S. Supreme Court
On this day, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson appointed Thurgood Marshall, the first African American, to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. Marshall was a leading civil rights lawyer and argued many landmark cases, including *Brown v. Board of Education*, before his historic appointment to the nation’s highest court.
June 13, 1971
Leak of Pentagon Papers begins, revealing U.S. government deception in Vietnam War
On this day, the leak of the Pentagon Papers to major U.S. newspapers began. While not directly tied to African-American history, the Pentagon Papers underscored the growing anti-government sentiment that also fueled civil rights activism, as many African Americans and African diaspora communities were critical of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War.
June 13, 1994
Nelson Mandela meets Queen Elizabeth II in London
On this day, Nelson Mandela, the newly elected president of South Africa, met with Queen Elizabeth II in London during his first official state visit after the end of apartheid. This meeting symbolized South Africa’s return to the global community and its strengthened ties with the United Kingdom.
June 13, 2005
Michael Jackson acquitted of all charges in child molestation case
On this day, Michael Jackson, the African-American pop icon, was acquitted of all charges in a high-profile child molestation case. The trial and acquittal were significant in both Jackson’s career and in the public discourse surrounding celebrity, race, and the legal system.
June 13, 2010
South Africa defeats France in FIFA World Cup group stage
On this day, South Africa’s national soccer team, Bafana Bafana, defeated France 2-1 in the group stage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, which South Africa hosted. This was a moment of national pride as South Africa became the first African nation to host the World Cup.
June 13, 2018
Morocco bids to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup
On this day, Morocco made a bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Although the bid was ultimately unsuccessful, it marked Morocco’s fifth attempt to host the prestigious event and highlighted Africa’s growing role in international sports.