1997 Event 5 sue Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto, because his smoking has violated the country's constitution guaranteeing a wholesome life 1975 Event Helsinki Pact guaranteeing boundaries, rights signed by 35 nations 1965 Event Lyndon Baines Johnson signs Voting Rights Act, guaranteeing voting rights for blacks 1869 Event 15th Amendment guaranteeing right to vote sent to states 1866 Event Tennessee is 1st to ratify 14th Amendment, guaranteeing civil rights 1861 Event U.S. House unanimously passes resolution guaranteeing noninterference with slavery in any state 1665 Event NY approves new code guaranteeing Protestants religious rights
