September 5th, 2008

Today in History

2002:
The Sour Biscuit Fire in Oregon and northern California, United States, which burned 499,570 acres (2,020 km²), is finally contained.

1949:
A former sharpshooter in World War II, Howard Unruh kills 13 neighbors in Camden, New Jersey, with a souvenir Luger to become the first U.S. single-episode mass murderer.

1948:
Robert Schuman becomes Prime Minister of France.

1882:
The first United States Labor Day parade is held in New York City.

1836:
Sam Houston is elected as the first president of the Republic of Texas.