September 8th, 2008

Today in History

1962:
Newly independent, Algeria, by referendum, adopts a Constitution.

1960:
In Huntsville, Alabama, US President Dwight D. Eisenhower formally dedicates the Marshall Space Flight Center (NASA had already activated the facility on July 1).

1941:
World War II: Siege of Leningrad begins. German forces begin a siege against the Soviet Union's second-largest city, Leningrad. Stalin orders the Volga Deutsche deported to Siberia.

1504:
Michelangelo's David is unveiled in Florence.

1449:
Mongolians capture the Chinese emperor.