October 7th, 2008

Today in History

2003:
California recall: California governor Gray Davis is recalled from office and replaced by Arnold Schwarzenegger.

1935:
Detroit Tigers beat Chicago Cubs, 4 games to 2 in 32nd World Series.

1864:
American Civil War: Capture of the C.S.S. "Florida" — Union Warship captures the U.S.S. "Wachusett" — Confederate raider ship while in port in Bahia, Brazil.

1840:
Willem II becomes King of the Netherlands.

1690:
English attack Quebec under Louis de Buade.