August 29th, 2008

Today in History

2005:
Hurricane Katrina devastates much of the U.S. Gulf Coast from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle, killing thousands and costing over 100 billion dollars in damage.

1898:
The Goodyear tire company is founded.

1786:
Shays' Rebellion, an armed uprising of Massachusetts farmers, begins in response to high debt and tax burdens.

1756:
Frederick the Great attacks Saxony, beginning the Seven Years' War.

1261:
Urban IV becomes Pope, the last man to do so without being a Cardinal first.