September 7th, 2008

Today in History

1988:
Abdul Ahad Mohmand, the first Afghan in space, returns aboard the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz TM-5 after 9 days on the Mir space station

1979:
The Chrysler Corporation asks the United States government for USD $1 billion to avoid bankruptcy.

1963:
The Pro Football Hall of Fame opens in Canton, Ohio with 17 charter members.

1943:
A fire at the Gulf Hotel in Houston, Texas, kills 55 people.

1539:
Guru Angad Dev ji becomes the second Guru of the Sikhs