September 8th, 2008

Today in History

2004:
The NASA unmanned spacecraft Genesis crash-lands when its parachute fails to open.

2003:
Brianna LaHara, a 12-year-old U.S. schoolgirl, is sued by the RIAA for downloading music illegally.

1954:
The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) is established.

1888:
In England the first six Football League matches ever are played.

1831:
William IV was crowned King of Great Britain.