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

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

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

1822:
Brazil declares its independence from Portugal.