September 7th, 2008

Today in History

1999:
A major earthquake close to Athens, Greece, results to the collapse of few buildings in the area. About 150 people are killed.

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

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

1950:
The gameshow Truth or Consequences debuts on television.

1940:
Treaty of Craiova: Romania loses Southern Dobrudja to Bulgaria.