August 22nd, 2008

Today in History

1989:
Nolan Ryan strikes out Rickey Henderson to become the first major league baseball pitcher to record 5000 strikeouts.

1864:
Twelve nations sign the First Geneva Convention. The Red Cross is formed.

1846:
The United States annexes New Mexico

1775:
King George III declares the American colonies to be in open rebellion

1717:
Spanish troops land on Sardinia

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