September 7th, 2008

Today in History

2004:
The Serbian government backs a decision by Minister of Education and Sport Ljiljana ?oli? to require the teaching of both creationism and evolution in schools.

1971:
The last new episode of The Beverly Hillbillies is aired (the first episode debuted on September 26, 1962).

1921:
In Atlantic City, New Jersey, the first Miss America Pageant, a two-day event, is held.

1822:
Brazil declares its independence from Portugal.

1821:
The Republic of Gran Colombia (a federation covering much of presentday Venezuela, Colombia, Panama, and Ecuador) was established, with Simón Bolívar as the founding President and Francisco de Paula Santander as vice president.