September 7th, 2008

Today in History

2004:
The Serbian government backs a decision by Minister of Education and Sport Ljiljana ?oli? to require the teaching of both creationism and evolution in schools.

1979:
The Chrysler Corporation asks the United States government for USD $1 billion to avoid bankruptcy.

1971:
The last new episode of The Beverly Hillbillies is aired (the first episode debuted on September 26, 1962).

1963:
The Pro Football Hall of Fame opens in Canton, Ohio with 17 charter members.

1927:
The University of Minas Gerais is founded in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, by Governor Antônio Carlos.