June 17 has seen many significant historical events. In 1994, O.J. Simpson was arrested for murder after a televised slow-speed chase. Other notable events include the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775, which highlighted the determination of American forces during the Revolutionary War. The 1930 Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act raised U.S. tariffs to unprecedented heights amidst economic challenges. In 1963, the Supreme Court ruled prayer in schools unconstitutional. Additional events included the rise of same-sex marriage legality in California in 2008 and the tragic church shooting in Charleston in 2015, as well as important recent judicial decisions.
On June 17, 1994, O.J. Simpson was arrested after a slow-speed chase, charged with the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ronald Goldman.
The Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775 resulted in a costly British victory, showcasing the Americans' resolve despite heavy losses.
The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, signed by President Hoover in 1930, increased U.S. tariffs, leading to significant foreign retaliation during an economic downturn.
In 1963, the Supreme Court's ruling on Abington v. Schempp struck down prayer in public schools, reinforcing the separation of church and state.
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