The Sun (San Bernardino)

TODAY IN HISTORY

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1913

California Gov. Hiram Johnson signed the Webb-Hartley Law prohibitin­g “aliens ineligible to citizenshi­p” from owning farm land, a measure targeting Asian immigrants, particular­ly Japanese.

1921

Congress passed, and President Warren G. Harding signed, the Emergency Quota Act, which establishe­d national quotas for immigrants.

2018

Britain’s Prince Harry wed American actress Meghan Markle in a service that reflected Harry’s royal heritage and his bride’s biracial roots, as well as their shared commitment to put a more diverse, modern face on the monarchy.

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