December 6th, 2009

Today in History

1997:
A Russian Antonov AN-124 transport cargo plane crashes into an apartment complex near Irkutsk, Siberia, killing 67

1978:
Spain approves its latest constitution in a referendum.

1957:
A launchpad explosion thwarts the first United States attempt to launch a satellite (Project Vanguard).

1947:
Everglades National Park in Florida, USA is dedicated.

1877:
First publication of the Washington Post newspaper.