August 30th, 2008

Today in History

2005:
The 17th Street Canal in New Orleans is breached by Hurricane Katrina, leading to massive flooding and destruction.

2002:
The Tandy Center Subway in Fort Worth, Texas, ceases to operate.

1984:
STS-41-D: The Space Shuttle Discovery takes off on its maiden voyage.

1976:
Tom Brokaw becomes news anchor of the Today Show.

1965:
Rock musician Bob Dylan releases his influential album Highway 61 Revisited featuring the song "Like a Rolling Stone."