1973

The U.S. Senate confirmed Henry Kissinger to be Secretary of State.

1981

The Senate unanimously confirmed the nomination of Sandra Day O’Connor, making her the first female justice on the Supreme Court.

1982

National Football League players began a 57-day strike, their first regular-season walkout ever.

1996

President Bill Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act denying federal recognition of same-sex marriages, a day after saying the law should not be used as an excuse for discrimination, violence or intimidation against gays and lesbians.