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Today in History: 1972, Title IX signed into law

Today is Monday, June 23, the 174th day of 2025. There are 191 days left in the year. Today in history: On June 23, 1972, President Richard Nixon signed into law the Education Amendments of 1972, including Title IX, which barred discrimination on the basis of sex for "any education program ...

Today in History: 1788, US Constitution becomes law

Today is Saturday, June 21, the 172nd day of 2025. There are 193 days left in the year. Today in history: On June 21, 1788, the United States Constitution went into effect as New Hampshire became the required ninth state to ratify it. Also on this date: In 1834, Cyrus Hall McCormick ...

Today in History: June 20, Muhammad Ali convicted of draft evasion

Today in History: June 20, Muhammad Ali convicted of draft evasion Today is Friday, June 20, the 171st day of 2025. There are 194 days left in the year. Summer begins today. Today in history: On June 20, 1967, boxer Muhammad Ali was convicted in Houston of violating Selective Service laws ...

Today in History: June 18, War of 1812 begins

Today in History: June 18, War of 1812 begins By The Associated Press Today is Wednesday, June 18, the 169th day of 2025. There are 196 days left in the year. Today in history: On June 18, 1812, the War of 1812 began as the United States Congress approved, and President James Madison ...