*1870   US Congress creates the Department of Justice.

*1936   The Virgin Islands receive a constitution from the USA.

*1969   Judy Garland dies; Stonewall riots–birth of the gay rights movement.

*1972   “Man of LaMancha” opens at the Beaumont Theater and plays for 140 performances.

*1976   “Godspell” opens at the Broadhurst Theater and runs for 527 performances.

*1990   Nelson Mandela addresses the UN Special Committee Against Apartheid.

FAMOUS AND INFAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

Meryl Streep, Elizabeth Warren, Ben Hensley, Cyndi Lauper, Chuck Saculla, Jai Rodriguez, Kaitlin McCoy, Bob the Drag Queen