September 8th, 2008

Today in History

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

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

1945:
Cold War: United States troops arrive to partition the southern part of Korea in response to Soviet troops occupying the northern part of the peninsula a month earlier.

1930:
1930 - 3M begins marketing Scotch transparent tape.

1504:
Michelangelo's David is unveiled in Florence.