July 6th, 2008

Today in History

2004:
The New York Post erroneously reports that Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry has selected Dick Gephardt as his running mate.

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

1573:
Córdoba, Argentina is founded by Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera.

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

1484:
Portuguese sea captain Diogo Cão finds the mouth of Congo River.