August 30th, 2008

Today in History

2002:
The Tandy Center Subway in Fort Worth, Texas, ceases to operate.

1984:
STS-41-D: The Space Shuttle Discovery takes off on its maiden voyage.

1962:
Japan conducts a test of the NAMC YS-11, its first aircraft since the war and its only successful commercial aircraft from before or after the war.

1914:
Battle of Tannenberg

1813:
Creek War: Creek Red Sticks carried out the Fort Mims Massacre.