1857
The U.S. Supreme Court, in the Dred Scott v. Sandford decision, ruled 7-2 that Scott, an enslaved person, was not an American citizen and therefore could not sue for his freedom in Federal court.
1912
Oreo cookies were first introduced by the National Biscuit Company.
1951
The trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg on federal espionage charges began in New York.
1964
Heavyweight boxing champion Cassius Clay took a new name given to him by Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammed: Muhammad Ali.
– From wire services