September 7th, 2008

Today in History

1927:
The University of Minas Gerais is founded in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, by Governor Antônio Carlos.

1950:
The gameshow Truth or Consequences debuts on television.

1860:
Steamship Lady Elgin sinks on Lake Michigan, with the loss of around 400 lives.

1191:
Richard I of England defeats Saladin at Arsuf.

1970:
Fighting between Arabic guerillas and government forces in Amman, Jordan.

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