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June 2
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1692
Bishop examined and convicted by the Court of Oyer and Terminer in a single-day trial
Bridget Bishop: The First Hanging of the Salem Witch Trials1692key event
Bridget Bishop examined and tried in Salem witch trials court
Bridget Bishop: The First Hanging of the Salem Witch Trials1692key event
Bridget Bishop convicted of witchcraft by jury
Bridget Bishop: The First Hanging of the Salem Witch Trials1692key event
Chief Justice William Stoughton signs death warrant for Bridget Bishop
Bridget Bishop: The First Hanging of the Salem Witch Trials1955
Graham transferred to San Quentin ahead of scheduled execution
Barbara Graham executed at San Quentin, June 3, 19551955
Barbara Graham transferred to San Quentin State Prison
Barbara Graham executed at San Quentin, June 3, 19551997key event
McVeigh found guilty on all federal counts
Timothy McVeigh convicted for the Oklahoma City bombing, June 2, 19971997
Jury convicts Timothy McVeigh on all federal counts; Judge Matsch sentences him to death
Timothy McVeigh convicted for the Oklahoma City bombing, June 2, 19971997key event
McVeigh sentenced to death
Timothy McVeigh convicted for the Oklahoma City bombing, June 2, 19972003
Cullen pleads guilty to 13 murders, 6 attempted murders
Charles Cullen