October 7th, 2008

Today in History

1958:
Potter Stewart appointed to U.S. Supreme Court.

1856:
Cyrus Chambers, Jr. patents folding machine that folds book and newspapers.

1840:
Willem II becomes King of the Netherlands.

1765:
Stamp Act Congress convenes in NY.

1571:
The Battle of Lepanto is fought, and Saint League (Spain and Italy) destroys Turkish fleet.