Supreme Court of the United States

Historical eventJune 301986

Supreme Court of the United States

The U.S. Supreme Court rules in Bowers v. Hardwick that states can outlaw homosexual acts between consenting adults.

40th anniversary in 2026

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In context

When
Monday, June 30 198640 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1980s
Anniversary
40th in 2026
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Dates: From 1986.

What happened

The U.S. Supreme Court rules in Bowers v. Hardwick that states can outlaw homosexual acts between consenting adults.

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June 30 1986 — 40 years ago, on a Monday.

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