October 15th, 2008

Today in History

2003:
Ilham Aliyev becomes President of Azerbaijan succeeding his father Heydar Aliyev.

1995:
Saddam Hussein gains 99.96% of votes in Iraq's presidential elections.

1939:
The New York Municipal Airport (later renamed La Guardia Airport) is dedicated.

1904:
The Russian Baltic Fleet leaves Reval, Estonia for Port Arthur during the Russo-Japanese War.

1878:
The Edison Electric Company begins operation.