September 8th, 2008

Today in History

2001:
Durban, South Africa hosts the World Conference against Racism.

1954:
The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) is established.

1796:
French forces defeat Austrian troops at Bassano.

1727:
A barn fire during a puppet show in the village of Burwell in Cambs, UK kills 78 people, many of whom are children

1514:
In one of the biggest battles of the century, Belarussians and Poles defeat the Russian army.