December 1st, 2008

Today in History

1965:
The Border Security Force is formed in India as a special force to guard the borders

1964:
Vietnam War: US President Lyndon B. Johnson and his top-ranking advisers meet to discuss plans to bomb North Vietnam.

1963:
Nagaland becomes the 16th state of India

1941:
World War II: Mayor of New York City, Fiorello LaGuardia, and the director of the Office of Civilian Defense, sign an order creating the Civil Air Patrol.

1640:
Portugal regains its independence from Spain and João IV of Portugal becomes king.