September 7th, 2008

Today in History

2004:
The Serbian government backs a decision by Minister of Education and Sport Ljiljana ?oli? to require the teaching of both creationism and evolution in schools.

1966:
The final new episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show airs (the first episode aired on October 3, 1961).

1943:
A fire at the Gulf Hotel in Houston, Texas, kills 55 people.

1921:
In Atlantic City, New Jersey, the first Miss America Pageant, a two-day event, is held.

1860:
Steamship Lady Elgin sinks on Lake Michigan, with the loss of around 400 lives.