Today in History for Sunday, June 15th

Today in HistoryToday in History for Sunday, June 15thToday in History for Sunday, June 15thThe Associated PressHighlights of this day in history: England's King John signs the Magna Carta; A deadly steamboat fire in New York City; Jordan's King Hussein weds American Lisa Halaby; Arlington National Cemetery created; Singer Ella Fitzgerald dies. (June 15)June 15th, 1215: (AP Photos)In Runnymede, England ... King John signs the Magna Carta --- or "Great Charter" --- granting liberties to his barons.The document shapes concepts of democracy and constitutional law around the world for centuries to come.1904: (AP Photos)In New York City, more than a thousand people die when fire erupts aboard the steamboat General Slocum in the East River.1978: (AP Archive Video)Jordan's King Hussein marries Lisa Halaby (HAL-uh-bee), a 26-year-old American who takes the name of Queen Noor.1864: (AP Photos)Arlington National Cemetery is established in Virginia --- across the Potomac River from Washingon, D.C.Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton signs an order creating the military burial ground, during America's Civil War.And, 1996: (AP Photos)(NAT of "One of Those Things")Ella Fitzgerald --- the jazz vocalist known as the "First Lady of Song" --- dies in Beverly Hills, California. She was 79.Today in History, June 15th --- ___ ___, The Associated Press.

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