July 6th, 2008

Today in History

1975:
The Comoros declare independence from France.

1967:
Biafran War: Nigerian forces invade Biafra, beginning the war.

1966:
Malawi becomes a republic.

1854:
In Jackson, Michigan, the first convention of the U.S. Republican Party is held.

1560:
The Treaty of Edinburgh is signed by Scotland and England.