October 11th, 2008

Today in History

1967:
Afghan Prime Minister Mohammad Hashim Maiwandwal resigns for health reasons

1962:
Second Vatican Council: Pope John XXIII convenes the first ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church in 92 years.

1950:
The Federal Communications Commission issues the first license to broadcast television in color, to CBS (RCA will successfully dispute and block the license from taking effect, however).

1899:
Boer War begins: In South Africa, a war between the United Kingdom and the Boers of the Transvaal and Orange Free State erupts.

1890:
In Washington, DC, the Daughters of the American Revolution is founded.