California Death Penalty Ruled Unconstitutional

On February 18, 1972

Capital punishment was declared unconstitutional in California, USA.

The California Supreme Court voted 6-1 against the death penalty, making it illegal in the state.

This Day in History - February 18

2010

WikiLeaks published the first US diplomatic cable leak provided by Chelsea Manning.

1986

Actor Yul Brynner starred in an anti-smoking ad campaign while dying of smoking-related lung cancer.

1998

Opera singer Andrea Bocelli started his career in the production of 'La bohème' in Cagliari.

1901

Winston Churchill gave his first speech in the British House of Commons.

2009

Queen Elizabeth II knighted English fantasy author Terry Pratchett.

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