On July 23, 1840, the Act of Union was passed, creating the British province of Canada. The Act took effect on February 10, 1841.
On July 23, 1840, the Act of Union was passed, creating the British province of Canada. The Act took effect on February 10, 1841.
Starr Report accused Clinton of impeachable offenses
On September 9, 1998, Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr filed a report to Congress accusing President Bill Clinton of 11 impeachable offenses relating to his association with White House intern Monica Lewinsky.
PLO recognizes Israel
On September 9, 1993, the Palestinian Liberation Organization recognized Israel after decades of conflict and terror attacks.
Abraham Lincoln admitted to the bar
On September 9, 1836, future US president Abraham Lincoln received a license to practice law from the Illinois Supreme Court. Setting up office in Springfield, he filed his first lawsuit less than a month later, on October 5. Learn more about the law practice of Abraham Lincoln, from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency.
