October 12th, 2008

Today in History

2003:
Michael Schumacher clinches his 6th Formula One championship, an all-time record

2001:
War on Terrorism: Prompted by a request by US President George W. Bush, an episode of America's Most Wanted aired featuring 22 most wanted terrorists

1970:
Vietnam War: US President Richard Nixon announces that the United States will withdraw 40,000 more troops before Christmas

1928:
An iron lung respirator is used for the first time at Children's Hospital, Boston

1582:
Due to the implementation of the Gregorian calendar this day does not exist in this year in Italy, Poland, Portugal and Spain.