October 15th, 2008

Today in History

1991:
Following a bitter confirmation hearing that involved allegations of sexual misconduct, the United States Senate votes to confirm Judge Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court of the United States.

1987:
The Great Storm of 1987 hits France and England.

1981:
Professional cheerleader Krazy George Henderson leads what is thought to be the first audience wave in Oakland, California.

1880:
Mexican soldiers kill Victorio, one of the greatest Apache military strategists.

1815:
Napoleon I of France begins his exile on St. Helena in the Atlantic Ocean.