November 21st, 2008

Today in History

2004:
2004 - The second round of the Ukrainian presidential election is held, unleashing massive protests and controversy with regards to the election's integrity.

1974:
1974 - George W. Bush is discharged from the US Air Force Reserve.

1962:
The Chinese People's Liberation Army declared a unilateral cease-fire in the Sino-Indian War.

1877:
Thomas Edison announces his invention of the phonograph, a machine that can record sound (this is considered to be Edison's first great invention).

1861:
American Civil War: Confederate President Jefferson Davis appoints Judah Benjamin secretary of war.