September 24th



1789: The United States Congress passes the Judiciary Act which creates the office of the United States Attorney General, the federal judiciary system, and the People's Court.



1890: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially renounces polygamy... but unofficially tells its men to take it when they can get it.



1962: United States court of appeals orders the University of Mississippi to admit James Meredith... and get a decent passing quarterback.