October 13th, 2008

Today in History

2003:
The Public Library of Science commences publication of an open-access scientific journal, PLoS Biology.

1976:
The first electron micrograph of an Ebola viral particle was obtained by Dr. F.A. Murphy, now at U.C. Davis, who was then working at the C.D.C..

1845:
A majority of voters in the Republic of Texas approve a proposed constitution, that if accepted by the U.S. Congress, will make Texas a U.S. state.

1812:
On the Niagara frontier in Ontario, Canada, United States forces under General Stephen Van Rensselaer are repulsed from invading Canada by British and native troops led by Sir Isaac Brock.

1792:
In Washington, DC, the cornerstone of the United States Executive Mansion (known as the White House since 1818) is laid.