October 12th, 2008

Today in History

2001:
War on Terrorism: Prompted by a request by US President George W. Bush, an episode of America's Most Wanted aired featuring 22 most wanted terrorists

2000:
In Aden, Yemen, the USS Cole is badly damaged by two suicide bombers, killing 17 crewmembers and wounding at least 39

1998:
U.S. Congress passes Digital Millennium Copyright Act

1859:
Self-described "Emperor of the United States" Joshua A. Norton 'orders' the U.S. Congress to dissolve

1792:
First celebration of Columbus Day in the USA held in New York