July 6th, 2008

Today in History

2003:
The Corsicans rejected a referendum for increased autonomy from France by a very thin majority: 50.98 percent against, and 49.02 percent for.

1964:
Malawi declares its independence from the United Kingdom.

1939:
Holocaust: The last remaining Jewish enterprises in Germany are closed.

1609:
Bohemia is granted freedom of religion.

1483:
Richard III is crowned king of England.