August 30th, 2008

Today in History

2005:
The 17th Street Canal in New Orleans is breached by Hurricane Katrina, leading to massive flooding and destruction.

1992:
Michael Schumacher wins his first Formula One race at the Belgian Grand Prix.

1984:
STS-41-D: The Space Shuttle Discovery takes off on its maiden voyage.

1962:
Japan conducts a test of the NAMC YS-11, its first aircraft since the war and its only successful commercial aircraft from before or after the war.

1909:
Burgess Shale fossils discovered by Charles Doolittle Walcott