July 6th, 2008

Today in History

1939:
Holocaust: The last remaining Jewish enterprises in Germany are closed.

1917:
World War I: Arabian troops led by Lawrence of Arabia and Auda ibu Tayi capture Aqaba from the Turks during the Arab Revolt.

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

1801:
Battle of Algeciras: The French navy defeats the British Royal Navy.

1483:
Richard III is crowned king of England.