Today in History for Friday, June 13th

Today in HistoryToday in History for Friday, June 13thToday in History for Friday, June 13thThe Associated PressHighlights of this day in history: The Pentagon Papers hits newsstands amid the Vietnam War; Thurgood Marshall nominated for the U.S. Supreme Court; The 'Miranda' warning; Pioneer 10 leaves solar system; Swing legend Benny Goodman dies. (June 13)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE]June 13th, 1971: (AP Archive Video / AP Photos)The New York Times begins publishing The Pentagon Papers --- a leaked, top-secret study of America's involvement in Vietnam.President Richard Nixon's administration tries to block further publication in court, citing national security. Defense Secretary Melvin Laird:(SOT of Laird)But the U.S. Supreme Court rules The Times and The Washington Post can publish the material.1967: (AP Photos)President Lyndon Johnson nominates Solicitor General Thurgood Marshall to be the first black justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.1966: (AP Photos)The case behind the phrase "You have the right to remain silent..." --- as the U.S. Supreme Court issues its 'Miranda' ruling.That landmark decision says criminal suspects must be informed of their constitutional rights before police can question them.1900: (AP Photos)In China, the Boxer Rebellion --- a nationalist revolt targeting foreigners, as well as Chinese Christians --- erupts into full-scale violence.1983: (AP Photos)Pioneer 10 becomes the first spacecraft to leave our solar system, as the American space probe crosses the orbit of Neptune.And, 1986: (AP Photos)(NAT of "Sing Sing Sing")Benny Goodman --- the clarinet-playing "King of Swing" --- dies in New York. He was 77.Today in History, June 13th --- ___ ___, The Associated Press.(****END****) ANCHOR VOICE:-------------------------Tim MagwireVIDEO PRODUCER:------------------------------Ray BassettVIDEO SOURCE:

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[brendavicao]

oh no don't kill me jason!haha!

[JVprovip]

It's all about June 13th ? 0.o

[XTacoMangX]

wtf today is Friday the 13th >:|

[Xelanderthomas]

Mine too.

[franxandsilvashow16]

uuuuuuuuu 13th comment!!!

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[Tyler13RA]

hey this is my birthday

[fridaywithjason]

11th comment.

[666slipknot6]

10th comment

[jmcmilla]

9th comment

[pimp3o5lyfe]

8th comment lol