September 5th, 2008

Today in History

1975:
In Sacramento, California, a follower of incarcerated cult leader Charles Manson named Lynette Fromme attempts to assassinate U.S. President Gerald Ford, but is thwarted by a Secret Service agent.

1906:
Brandbury Robinson throws the first legal forward pass in an American football game.

1901:
The National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues (later renamed Minor League Baseball), is formed in Chicago, Illinois.

1836:
Sam Houston is elected as the first president of the Republic of Texas.

1793:
In France, the French National Convention votes to implement terror measures to enforce the principles of the French Revolution, initiating the Reign of Terror.