October 15th, 2008

Today in History

1940:
The Great Dictator, a satiric social commentary film by and starring Charlie Chaplin, is released.

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.

1953:
British nuclear test Totem 1 detonated at Emu Field, South Australia.

1863:
American Civil War: The first successful submarine, the CSS Hunley sinks during a test, killing its inventor.

533:
Byzantine general Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Vandals.