It should be obvious to everyone by now that no one ever will know which presidential candidate actually won more popular votes, either in Florida or nationwide. The Florida recount process can never yield an accurate result, for efforts to divine the meaning of the notorious chads are hopelessly compromised by the certainty of ambiguity [...]
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New Zealand establishes Nuclear Free Zone
On June 8, 1987, the government of New Zealand passed the New Zealand Nuclear Free Zone, Disarmament, and Arms Control Act, which barred ships that are powered by nuclear energy or carry nuclear weapons from entering the country's territorial waters.
Madison proposed US Bill of Rights
On June 8, 1789, the US's Bill of Rights was first proposed by James Madison. Learn more about Madison's role in formulating the Bill of Rights.
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