TODAY IN HISTORY

1941

A law granted Puerto Ricans U.S. birthright citizenship.

1968

Johnny Cash performed and recorded a pair of shows at Folsom State Prison.

1992

Japan apologized for making Korean women act as sex slaves for its army during WWII.

1997

Seven black soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor for WWII valor; the only survivor, former Lt. Vernon Baker, received his medal from President Bill Clinton.

2012

Thirty-two people died when the Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia ran aground off the Tuscan island of Giglio and flipped onto its side.