June 16 is an important date in Pennsylvania history. Here are five interesting facts about this day:

1. In 1858, the Pennsylvania Republican Party held their state convention in Harrisburg, where they nominated Andrew G. Curtin for governor. Curtin would go on to serve two terms during the Civil War and was known for his strong support of President Abraham Lincoln.

2. On June 16, 1890, the state of Pennsylvania passed the first separate juvenile court law in the United States. The law, which was intended to provide more lenient treatment for juvenile offenders, served as a model for other states.

3. In 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA), which established the National Recovery Administration (NRA) to help businesses recover from the Great Depression. Pennsylvania Governor Gifford Pinchot was a strong supporter of the NIRA and played a key role in its implementation.

4. On June 16, 1963, civil rights leader Medgar Evers was assassinated in Jackson, Mississippi. Evers, who was born in Mississippi but had ties to Pennsylvania, worked as the NAACP's field secretary in the state and played a key role in desegregating schools and other public facilities throughout the South.

5. In 1978, the movie "Dawn of the Dead" was released. The horror film, which was directed by George A. Romero and filmed in Pittsburgh, is considered a classic of the genre and has inspired numerous sequels and remakes.