September 7th, 2008

Today in History

1998:
Google Inc. is founded.

1986:
1986 - Gen. Augusto Pinochet, president of Chile, escapes attempted assassination.

1970:
Fighting between Arabic guerillas and government forces in Amman, Jordan.

1921:
In Atlantic City, New Jersey, the first Miss America Pageant, a two-day event, is held.

1822:
Brazil declares its independence from Portugal.

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