Miranda Rights Established
On June 13, 1966, the United States Supreme Court delivered its decision in Miranda v. Arizona, establishing the Miranda rights. This landmark ruling required police to inform suspects of their rights to an attorney and against self-incrimination before questioning them. This decision was a critical development in U.S. law enforcement and civil liberties, aiming to […]
NFL and AFL Announce Merger
On June 8, 1966, the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL) announced a merger, effectively uniting the two leagues under one umbrella to be fully implemented by the 1970 season. This merger ended a six-year rivalry between the two leagues, leading to the creation of the Super Bowl, a championship game […]
James Meredith Shot
Civil rights activist James Meredith was shot on June 6, 1966, during his solo March Against Fear to promote black voter registration and challenge racial segregation in Mississippi. Meredith survived the attack and his march was continued by other major civil rights leaders, including Martin Luther King Jr., and grew significantly in size and scope. […]
Robert C. Weaver is Sworn in as the First African American Cabinet Member
January 13th, 1966, marked a historic moment as Robert C. Weaver was sworn in as the first African American Cabinet member, serving as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Lyndon B. Johnson.
“Star Trek”
The first episode of “Star Trek” aired on television, introducing viewers to the iconic starship USS Enterprise and a universe of interstellar exploration.