October 8th, 2008

Today in History

1991:
The Croatian Parliament cuts all remaining ties with Yugoslavia

1978:
Australia's Ken Warby sets the current world water speed record of 317.60mph at Blowering Dam, Australia.

1932:
The Indian Air Force is established.

1895:
Queen Min of Joseon, the last empress of Korea, was assassinated.

1600:
San Marino adopts its written constitution.