October 15th, 2008

Today in History

1981:
Professional cheerleader Krazy George Henderson leads what is thought to be the first audience wave in Oakland, California.

1945:
World War II: Former premier of Vichy France, Pierre Laval, is executed by firing squad for treason.

533:
Byzantine general Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Vandals.

1995:
Saddam Hussein gains 99.96% of votes in Iraq's presidential elections.

1552:
Khanate of Kazan is conquered by troops of Ivan Grozny.