September 7th, 2008

Today in History

1818:
Carl III of Sweden-Norway is crowned king of Norway, in Trondheim.

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

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

1191:
Richard I of England defeats Saladin at Arsuf.

1971:
The last new episode of The Beverly Hillbillies is aired (the first episode debuted on September 26, 1962).