September 7th, 2008

Today in History

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

1988:
Abdul Ahad Mohmand, the first Afghan in space, returns aboard the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz TM-5 after 9 days on the Mir space station

1921:
In Atlantic City, New Jersey, the first Miss America Pageant, a two-day event, is held.

1822:
Brazil declares its independence from Portugal.

1818:
Carl III of Sweden-Norway is crowned king of Norway, in Trondheim.