September 7th, 2008

Today in History

2004:
The Serbian government backs a decision by Minister of Education and Sport Ljiljana ?oli? to require the teaching of both creationism and evolution in schools.

1966:
The final new episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show airs (the first episode aired on October 3, 1961).

1901:
The Boxer Rebellion in China officially ends with the signing of the Peking Protocol.

1876:
In Northfield, Minnesota, Jesse James and the James-Younger Gang attempt to rob the town's bank but are surrounded by an angry mob and are nearly killed.

1822:
Brazil declares its independence from Portugal.