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Exxon punitive damages ruling [US SC]

Exxon Shipping Co. v. Baker, US Supreme Court, June 25, 2008 [ruling that punitive damages in the Exxon Valdez oil spill was excessive and that punitive damages should be reasonably predictable based on the harm done]. Read the full text of the opinion [PDF]. Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here.

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Outer Space Treaty entered into force

On October 10, 1967, the Outer Space Treaty demilitarizing outer space entered into force.

VP Agnew resigns

On October 10, 1973, Vice-President Spiro Agnew resigned from his office in the face of allegations of tax fraud. Two days later, President Richard Nixon appointed House Minority Leader to replace Agnew as his VP. Read a biography of Spiro Agnew.

Outer Space Treaty entered into force

On October 10, 1967, the Outer Space Treaty demilitarizing outer space entered into force.