October 7th, 2008

Today in History

2002:
Maher Arar is deported by the US government to Syria, where he is tortured and held without charge for a year before being returned home to Canada.

1977:
The adoption of the Fourth Soviet Constitution.

1933:
New York Giants beat Washington Senators, 4 games to 1 in 30th World Series.

1714:
People riot due to beer tax in Alkmaar, Neth.

1582:
Due to the implementation of the Gregorian calendar this day does not exist in this year in Italy, Poland, Portugal and Spain.