July 25th, 2008

Today in History

2004:
Lance Armstrong makes history, winning his 6th consecutive Tour de France.

2000:
An Air France Concorde supersonic passenger jet crashes just after takeoff from Paris killing all 109 aboard and 5 on the ground.

1917:
Sir Thomas Whyte introduces the first income tax in Canada as a "temporary" measure (lowest bracket is 4% and highest is 25%).

1759:
French and Indian War: In Canada, British forces capture Fort Niagara from French, who subsequently abandon Fort Rouillé.

1547:
Henry II (France) crowned