October 13th, 2008

Today in History

1999:
The United States Senate rejects ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT).

1962:
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? opens on Broadway.

1960:
1960 World Series: Baseballer Bill Mazeroski becomes the first person to end a World Series with a home run.

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.

1775:
The United States Continental Congress orders the establishment of the Continental Navy (later renamed the United States Navy).