September 8th, 2008

Today in History

2001:
Durban, South Africa hosts the World Conference against Racism.

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.

1831:
William IV was crowned King of Great Britain.

1796:
French forces defeat Austrian troops at Bassano.

1727:
A barn fire during a puppet show in the village of Burwell in Cambs, UK kills 78 people, many of whom are children