September 7th, 2008

Today in History

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

1950:
The gameshow Truth or Consequences debuts on television.

1915:
1915 - Former cartoonist John B. Gruelle is given a patent for his Raggedy Ann doll.

1876:
In Northfield, Minnesota, Jesse James and the James-Younger Gang attempt to rob the town's bank but are surrounded by an angry mob and are nearly killed.

1539:
Guru Angad Dev ji becomes the second Guru of the Sikhs