September 6th, 2008

Today in History

2005:
The California Legislature becomes the first legislative body in the United States to legalize same-sex marriage without a pre-emptive judicial order to do so.

1983:
The Soviet Union admits to shooting down Korean Air Flight KAL-007, stating that the pilots did not know it was a civilian aircraft when it violated Soviet airspace.

1941:
Holocaust: The requirement to wear the Star of David with the word Jew inscribed, is extended to all Jews over the age of 6 in German-occupied areas.

1628:
Puritans settle Salem, which will later become part of Massachusetts Bay Colony.

1620:
The Pilgrims sail from Plymouth, England, on the Mayflower to settle in North America.