July 6th, 2008

Today in History

2005:
Time Magazine reporter Matt Cooper agrees to testify to a grand jury that Karl Rove revealed to him Valerie Plame's secret CIA identity.

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

1957:
John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles meet for the first time.

1905:
Alfred Deakin becomes Prime Minister of Australia for the second time.

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