September 7th, 2008

Today in History

1927:
The University of Minas Gerais is founded in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, by Governor Antônio Carlos.

1986:
1986 - Gen. Augusto Pinochet, president of Chile, escapes attempted assassination.

1966:
The final new episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show airs (the first episode aired on October 3, 1961).

1191:
Richard I of England defeats Saladin at Arsuf.

1997:
The first test flight of the F/A-22 Raptor takes place.