September 07

Tuesday 07, 2004:

The Serbian government backs a decision by Minister of Education and Sport Ljiljana ?oli? to require the teaching of both creationism and evolution in schools.

Tuesday 07, 1965:

Vietnam War: In a follow-up to August's Operation Starlight, United States Marines and South Vietnamese forces initiate Operation Pirahna on the Batangan Peninsula.

Thursday 07, 1950:

The gameshow Truth or Consequences debuts on television.

Thursday 07, 1911:

French poet Guillaume Apollinaire is arrested and put in jail on suspicion of stealing the Mona Lisa from the Louvre museum.

Friday 07, 1860:

Steamship Lady Elgin sinks on Lake Michigan, with the loss of around 400 lives.