September 5th, 2008

Today in History

2004:
Tropical Storm Ivan becomes Hurricane Ivan in the Atlantic Ocean.

2002:
The Sour Biscuit Fire in Oregon and northern California, United States, which burned 499,570 acres (2,020 km²), is finally contained.

1978:
Camp David Accords: Menachem Begin and Anwar Sadat begin peace process at Camp David, Maryland.

1943:
World War II: The 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment under U.S. General Douglas MacArthur lands and occupies Nazdab in Papua New Guinea.

1882:
The first United States Labor Day parade is held in New York City.