What happened on May 21, 1963?

Headlines from May 21, 1963

• ⚖️ Supreme Court Legalizes Sit-Ins – Supreme Court rules that sit-ins against segregation are legal, impacting public policy in four states.
• 🇧🇸 Bahamas Promised Self-Rule – Britain promises self-rule for the Bahamas, with changes expected by early 1964.
• 💼 Stock Exchange Antitrust Ruling – Supreme Court rules that the stock exchange is subject to antitrust laws, impacting regulatory functions.
• 📈 Economy Exceeds Expectations – U.S. economic growth surpasses forecasts, prompting calls for tax reductions from advisors.
• 🏫 Ribicoff Proposes School Aid – Senator Ribicoff presents a six-item plan aimed at aiding private educational institutions.
• ⚖️ Voting Rights Opposed in U.N – Mexico opposes the denial of voting rights to Haiti, arguing that arrears should not disqualify members.
• 📊 Slight Declines in Global Stocks – Global stock markets show slight declines amid slow trading, with mixed results across major exchanges.
• 🏌️ U.S. Open Trials Begin – U.S. Open golf trials commence next week with 282 golfers competing for sectional berths.
• 🚧 Taconic Project Shelved – New York state postpones the Taconic Parkway extension due to a $55 million budget cut.
• 📉 Government Securities Decline – Government securities register slight declines amid slow trading conditions.