Today in American History - June 7th
Events
1652 - The Massachusetts General Court establishes a mint against British law and mints the Pine tree shilling.1712 - Philadelphia bans the import of slaves.
1776 - Richard Henry Lee proposes independence resolution, though the final decision is postponed until July 1st.
1942 - USS Yorktown sinks near Midway Island
1982 - Graceland opens to the public for the first time.
Births
1960 - The musician formerly known as Prince.
Deaths
1937 - Jean Harlowe, actress and the original platinum blonde.1980 - Henry Miller, novelist.
