2014 Event French judicial officials are investigating IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde for her alleged role in fraudulent payments during her time as France's finance minister; LaGarde believe that the charges are unfounded 1986 Event President Reagan gives speech defending his judicial appointments 1815 Birthday Johann J Bachofen, Swiss judicial historian 1804 Event 12th amendment to U.S. constitution, regulating judicial power 1798 Event 11th Amendment ratified, judicial powers construed