October 7th, 2008

Today in History

1962:
U.S.S.R. performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya, U.S.S.R.

1958:
Potter Stewart appointed to U.S. Supreme Court.

1944:
Allies bombs sea dikes at Vlissingen.

1780:
Battle of Kings Mountain: American Patriot militia defeat Loyalist irregulars led by British colonel Patrick Ferguson in South Carolina.

1769:
English explorer, Captain Cook, discovers New Zealand.

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