September 8th, 2008

Today in History

1998:
At Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, Mark McGwire breaks Roger Maris' 1961 record of 61 home runs hit in a single season.

1831:
William IV was crowned King of Great Britain.

1727:
A barn fire during a puppet show in the village of Burwell in Cambs, UK kills 78 people, many of whom are children

1504:
Michelangelo's David is unveiled in Florence.

1449:
Mongolians capture the Chinese emperor.