September 6th, 2008

Today in History

1997:
The funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, at Westminster Abbey draws large crowds.

1996:
Eddie Murray becomes the 15th member of the 500 home run club with a home run at Oriole Park in Baltimore, Maryland.

1965:
War of 1965: India attacks Pakistan and announces that its forces will capture Lahore (city of Pakistan) in an hour.

1939:
World War II: South Africa declares war on Germany.

1781:
The Battle of Groton Heights takes place, resulting a British minor victory