1994 Event Liberal Supreme Court Justice Blackmun (Roe vs. Wade) resigns 1970 Event Harry A. Blackmun, sworn in as Supreme Court Justice 1970 Event Harry A Blackmun appointed to Supreme Court 1970 Event Harry A Blackmun is confirmed as a justice on Supreme Court 1908 Birthday Harry A Blackmun, Illinois, 100th Supreme Court justice, 1970-94 1908 Birthday Harry A. Blackmun, American Judge
