July 25th, 2008

Today in History

1997:
K.R. Narayanan is sworn-in as India's 10th president and the first member of the Dalits caste to hold this office.

1898:
The United States invasion of Puerto Rico begins with U.S. troops landing at Guánica Bay.

1866:
The U.S. Congress passes legislation authorizing the rank of General of the Army (now called "5-star general") Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant becomes the first to have this rank.

1759:
French and Indian War: In Canada, British forces capture Fort Niagara from French, who subsequently abandon Fort Rouillé.

1722:
Three Years War begins along Maine and Massachusetts border.